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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.40, 1,865.99 and 724.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.40, 1,865.99 and 724.82 is: 1,085.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.40 : 1,865.99 = 724.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.40/1,865.99 = 724.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.40x = 1,865.99 × 724.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.40x = 1,352,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,495.28/1,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.12

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