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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.40, 1,867.54 and 757.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.40, 1,867.54 and 757.98 is: 1,135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.40 : 1,867.54 = 757.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.40/1,867.54 = 757.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.40x = 1,867.54 × 757.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.40x = 1,415,557.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,557.97/1,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.72

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