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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.36, 1,720.08 and 853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.36, 1,720.08 and 853.92 is: 1,178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.36 : 1,720.08 = 853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.36/1,720.08 = 853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.36x = 1,720.08 × 853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.36x = 1,468,810.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,810.71/1,246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.48

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