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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.62, 1,720.78 and 749.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.62, 1,720.78 and 749.54 is: 1,034.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.62 : 1,720.78 = 749.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.62/1,720.78 = 749.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.62x = 1,720.78 × 749.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.62x = 1,289,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,786.19/1,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.62

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