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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.80, 1,720.65 and 749.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.80, 1,720.65 and 749.46 is: 1,034.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.80 : 1,720.65 = 749.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.80/1,720.65 = 749.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.80x = 1,720.65 × 749.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.80x = 1,289,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,558.35/1,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.29

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