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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.83, 1,719.53 and 1,024.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.83, 1,719.53 and 1,024.48 is: 1,412.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.83 : 1,719.53 = 1,024.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.83/1,719.53 = 1,024.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.83x = 1,719.53 × 1,024.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.83x = 1,761,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,618.97/1,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.88

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