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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.13, 1,720.49 and 804.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.13, 1,720.49 and 804.77 is: 1,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.13 : 1,720.49 = 804.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.13/1,720.49 = 804.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.13x = 1,720.49 × 804.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.13x = 1,384,594.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,594.71/1,246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.12

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