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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.56, 1,720.19 and 749.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.56, 1,720.19 and 749.10 is: 1,033.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.56 : 1,720.19 = 749.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.56/1,720.19 = 749.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.56x = 1,720.19 × 749.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.56x = 1,288,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,594.33/1,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.72

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