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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246, 1,869 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246, 1,869 and 334 is: 501

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246 : 1,869 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246/1,869 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246x = 1,869 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246x = 624,246
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,246/1,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501

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