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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.22, 1,719.86 and 825.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.22, 1,719.86 and 825.83 is: 1,139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.22 : 1,719.86 = 825.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.22/1,719.86 = 825.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.22x = 1,719.86 × 825.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.22x = 1,420,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,299.26/1,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.69

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