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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.16, 1,719.24 and 1,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.16, 1,719.24 and 1,244.24 is: 1,716.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.16 : 1,719.24 = 1,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.16/1,719.24 = 1,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.16x = 1,719.24 × 1,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.16x = 2,139,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,147.18/1,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.59

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