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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.49, 1,719.59 and 804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.49, 1,719.59 and 804.54 is: 1,109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.49 : 1,719.59 = 804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.49/1,719.59 = 804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.49x = 1,719.59 × 804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.49x = 1,383,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,478.94/1,246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.90

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