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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.04, 1,724.34 and 1,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.04, 1,724.34 and 1,146.44 is: 1,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.04 : 1,724.34 = 1,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.04/1,724.34 = 1,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.04x = 1,724.34 × 1,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.04x = 1,976,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,852.35/1,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.17

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