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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.40, 1,869.18 and 505.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.40, 1,869.18 and 505.82 is: 758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.40 : 1,869.18 = 505.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.40/1,869.18 = 505.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.40x = 1,869.18 × 505.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.40x = 945,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,468.63/1,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.56

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