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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.15, 2,063.37 and 1,246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.15, 2,063.37 and 1,246.05 is: 1,719.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.15 : 2,063.37 = 1,246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.15/2,063.37 = 1,246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.15x = 2,063.37 × 1,246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.15x = 2,571,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,070.46/1,495.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.61

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