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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.59, 1,720.89 and 855.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.59, 1,720.89 and 855.63 is: 1,181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.59 : 1,720.89 = 855.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.59/1,720.89 = 855.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.59x = 1,720.89 × 855.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.59x = 1,472,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,445.11/1,246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.18

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