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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.40, 1,719.67 and 804.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.40, 1,719.67 and 804.55 is: 1,110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.40 : 1,719.67 = 804.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.40/1,719.67 = 804.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.40x = 1,719.67 × 804.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.40x = 1,383,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,554.19/1,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.04

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