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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.35, 1,720.98 and 848.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.35, 1,720.98 and 848.85 is: 1,172.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.35 : 1,720.98 = 848.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.35/1,720.98 = 848.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.35x = 1,720.98 × 848.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.35x = 1,460,853.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,853.87/1,246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.11

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