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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.59, 1,720.35 and 715.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.59, 1,720.35 and 715.50 is: 987.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.59 : 1,720.35 = 715.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.59/1,720.35 = 715.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.59x = 1,720.35 × 715.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.59x = 1,230,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,910.43/1,246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.42

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