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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.58, 1,720.28 and 749.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.58, 1,720.28 and 749.50 is: 1,034.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.58 : 1,720.28 = 749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.58/1,720.28 = 749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.58x = 1,720.28 × 749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.58x = 1,289,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,348.92/1,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.31

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