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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.92, 1,719.64 and 951.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.92, 1,719.64 and 951.64 is: 1,312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.92 : 1,719.64 = 951.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.92/1,719.64 = 951.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.92x = 1,719.64 × 951.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.92x = 1,636,478.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,478.21/1,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.42

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