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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.86, 1,720.50 and 749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.86, 1,720.50 and 749.60 is: 1,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.86 : 1,720.50 = 749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.86/1,720.50 = 749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.86x = 1,720.50 × 749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.86x = 1,289,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,678.20/1,246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.34

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