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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.26, 1,715.94 and 1,059.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.26, 1,715.94 and 1,059.33 is: 1,458.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.26 : 1,715.94 = 1,059.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.26/1,715.94 = 1,059.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.26x = 1,715.94 × 1,059.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.26x = 1,817,746.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,746.72/1,246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.56

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