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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.74, 1,720.02 and 804.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.74, 1,720.02 and 804.90 is: 1,110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.74 : 1,720.02 = 804.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.74/1,720.02 = 804.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.74x = 1,720.02 × 804.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.74x = 1,384,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,444.10/1,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.45

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