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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.88, 1,718.58 and 853.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.88, 1,718.58 and 853.24 is: 1,176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.88 : 1,718.58 = 853.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.88/1,718.58 = 853.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.88x = 1,718.58 × 853.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.88x = 1,466,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,361.20/1,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.02

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