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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.92, 1,722.40 and 875.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.92, 1,722.40 and 875.12 is: 1,208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.92 : 1,722.40 = 875.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.92/1,722.40 = 875.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.92x = 1,722.40 × 875.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.92x = 1,507,306.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,306.69/1,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.82

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