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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.14, 1,719.93 and 826.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.14, 1,719.93 and 826.52 is: 1,140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.14 : 1,719.93 = 826.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.14/1,719.93 = 826.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.14x = 1,719.93 × 826.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.14x = 1,421,547.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,547.94/1,246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.76

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