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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.81, 1,720.18 and 805.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.81, 1,720.18 and 805.01 is: 1,110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.81 : 1,720.18 = 805.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.81/1,720.18 = 805.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.81x = 1,720.18 × 805.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.81x = 1,384,762.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,762.10/1,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.64

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