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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.19, 1,716.39 and 1,058.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.19, 1,716.39 and 1,058.54 is: 1,457.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.19 : 1,716.39 = 1,058.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.19/1,716.39 = 1,058.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.19x = 1,716.39 × 1,058.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.19x = 1,816,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,858.89/1,246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.94

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