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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.64, 1,718.88 and 1,010.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.64, 1,718.88 and 1,010.84 is: 1,393.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.64 : 1,718.88 = 1,010.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.64/1,718.88 = 1,010.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.64x = 1,718.88 × 1,010.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.64x = 1,737,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,512.66/1,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.76

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