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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.30, 1,718.88 and 873.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.30, 1,718.88 and 873.56 is: 1,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.30 : 1,718.88 = 873.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.30/1,718.88 = 873.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.30x = 1,718.88 × 873.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.30x = 1,501,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,544.81/1,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.80

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