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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.16, 1,872.30 and 1,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.16, 1,872.30 and 1,053.20 is: 1,582.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.16 : 1,872.30 = 1,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.16/1,872.30 = 1,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.16x = 1,872.30 × 1,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.16x = 1,971,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,906.36/1,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.39

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