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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.67, 1,869.39 and 726.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.67, 1,869.39 and 726.86 is: 1,089.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.67 : 1,869.39 = 726.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.67/1,869.39 = 726.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.67x = 1,869.39 × 726.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.67x = 1,358,784.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,784.82/1,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.93

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