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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.44, 1,719.21 and 804.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.44, 1,719.21 and 804.51 is: 1,109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.44 : 1,719.21 = 804.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.44/1,719.21 = 804.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.44x = 1,719.21 × 804.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.44x = 1,383,121.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,121.64/1,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.66

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