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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.47, 1,719.91 and 749.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.47, 1,719.91 and 749.22 is: 1,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.47 : 1,719.91 = 749.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.47/1,719.91 = 749.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.47x = 1,719.91 × 749.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.47x = 1,288,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,578.62/1,246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.79

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