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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.19, 1,869.62 and 1,017.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.19, 1,869.62 and 1,017.23 is: 1,526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.19 : 1,869.62 = 1,017.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.19/1,869.62 = 1,017.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.19x = 1,869.62 × 1,017.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.19x = 1,901,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,819.12/1,246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.11

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