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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.72, 1,719.49 and 774.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.72, 1,719.49 and 774.35 is: 1,067.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.72 : 1,719.49 = 774.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.72/1,719.49 = 774.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.72x = 1,719.49 × 774.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.72x = 1,331,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,487.08/1,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.99

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