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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.46, 1,720.64 and 748.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.46, 1,720.64 and 748.98 is: 1,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.46 : 1,720.64 = 748.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.46/1,720.64 = 748.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.46x = 1,720.64 × 748.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.46x = 1,288,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,726.82/1,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.91

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