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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.94, 1,720.86 and 826.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.94, 1,720.86 and 826.56 is: 1,140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.94 : 1,720.86 = 826.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.94/1,720.86 = 826.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.94x = 1,720.86 × 826.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.94x = 1,422,389.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,389.91/1,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.71

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