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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.88, 1,720.78 and 749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.88, 1,720.78 and 749.52 is: 1,034.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.88 : 1,720.78 = 749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.88/1,720.78 = 749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.88x = 1,720.78 × 749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.88x = 1,289,759.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,759.03/1,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.39

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