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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.24, 1,869.50 and 1,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.24, 1,869.50 and 1,017.08 is: 1,525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.24 : 1,869.50 = 1,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.24/1,869.50 = 1,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.24x = 1,869.50 × 1,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.24x = 1,901,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,431.06/1,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.73

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