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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.63, 1,873.94 and 1,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.63, 1,873.94 and 1,246.96 is: 1,719.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.63 : 1,873.94 = 1,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.63/1,873.94 = 1,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.63x = 1,873.94 × 1,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.63x = 2,336,728.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,728.22/1,358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.92

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