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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.53, 1,720.13 and 985.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.53, 1,720.13 and 985.17 is: 1,359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.53 : 1,720.13 = 985.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.53/1,720.13 = 985.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.53x = 1,720.13 × 985.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.53x = 1,694,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,615.55/1,246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.47

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