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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.54, 1,720.60 and 804.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.54, 1,720.60 and 804.44 is: 1,110.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.54 : 1,720.60 = 804.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.54/1,720.60 = 804.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.54x = 1,720.60 × 804.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.54x = 1,384,119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,119.46/1,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.37

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