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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.73, 1,867.00 and 725.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.73, 1,867.00 and 725.15 is: 1,085.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.73 : 1,867.00 = 725.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.73/1,867.00 = 725.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.73x = 1,867.00 × 725.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.73x = 1,353,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,842.09/1,246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.92

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