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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.42, 1,719.51 and 774.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.42, 1,719.51 and 774.19 is: 1,068.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.42 : 1,719.51 = 774.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.42/1,719.51 = 774.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.42x = 1,719.51 × 774.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.42x = 1,331,227.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,227.45/1,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.04

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