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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.31, 1,720.06 and 715.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.31, 1,720.06 and 715.25 is: 987.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.31 : 1,720.06 = 715.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.31/1,720.06 = 715.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.31x = 1,720.06 × 715.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.31x = 1,230,275.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,275.43/1,246.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.14

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