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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.92, 1,720.86 and 715.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.92, 1,720.86 and 715.86 is: 987.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.92 : 1,720.86 = 715.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.92/1,720.86 = 715.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.92x = 1,720.86 × 715.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.92x = 1,231,894.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,894.84/1,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.95

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