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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.50, 1,721.61 and 852.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.50, 1,721.61 and 852.84 is: 1,177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.50 : 1,721.61 = 852.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.50/1,721.61 = 852.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.50x = 1,721.61 × 852.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.50x = 1,468,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,257.87/1,246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.90

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