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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.68, 1,720.14 and 804.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.68, 1,720.14 and 804.51 is: 1,110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.68 : 1,720.14 = 804.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.68/1,720.14 = 804.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.68x = 1,720.14 × 804.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.68x = 1,383,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,869.83/1,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.04

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