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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244, 1,864.62 and 756.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244, 1,864.62 and 756.92 is: 1,134.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244 : 1,864.62 = 756.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244/1,864.62 = 756.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244x = 1,864.62 × 756.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244x = 1,411,368.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,368.17/1,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.54

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