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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.79, 1,857.58 and 1,213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.79, 1,857.58 and 1,213.79 is: 1,808.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.79 : 1,857.58 = 1,213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.79/1,857.58 = 1,213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.79x = 1,857.58 × 1,213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.79x = 2,254,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,706.53/1,246.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.41

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