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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.65, 1,719.73 and 951.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.65, 1,719.73 and 951.41 is: 1,312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.65 : 1,719.73 = 951.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.65/1,719.73 = 951.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.65x = 1,719.73 × 951.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.65x = 1,636,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,168.32/1,246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.45

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