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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.54, 1,720.39 and 715.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.54, 1,720.39 and 715.58 is: 987.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.54 : 1,720.39 = 715.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.54/1,720.39 = 715.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.54x = 1,720.39 × 715.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.54x = 1,231,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,083.76/1,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.60

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