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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.32, 1,719.63 and 774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.32, 1,719.63 and 774.09 is: 1,068.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.32 : 1,719.63 = 774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.32/1,719.63 = 774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.32x = 1,719.63 × 774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.32x = 1,331,148.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,148.39/1,246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.06

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