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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.32, 1,868.52 and 759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.32, 1,868.52 and 759.12 is: 1,138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.32 : 1,868.52 = 759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.32/1,868.52 = 759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.32x = 1,868.52 × 759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.32x = 1,418,430.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,430.90/1,246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.10

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