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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.32, 1,720.04 and 897.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.32, 1,720.04 and 897.21 is: 1,238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.32 : 1,720.04 = 897.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.32/1,720.04 = 897.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.32x = 1,720.04 × 897.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.32x = 1,543,232.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,232.60/1,246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.23

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