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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.12, 1,720.08 and 774.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.12, 1,720.08 and 774.38 is: 1,068.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.12 : 1,720.08 = 774.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.12/1,720.08 = 774.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.12x = 1,720.08 × 774.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.12x = 1,331,995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,995.55/1,246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.91

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