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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.99, 1,868.94 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.99, 1,868.94 and 505.92 is: 758.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.99 : 1,868.94 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.99/1,868.94 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.99x = 1,868.94 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.99x = 945,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,534.12/1,245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.86

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