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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.30, 1,720.29 and 803.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.30, 1,720.29 and 803.86 is: 1,109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.30 : 1,720.29 = 803.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.30/1,720.29 = 803.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.30x = 1,720.29 × 803.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.30x = 1,382,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,871.03/1,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.58

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