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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.49, 1,869.42 and 838.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.49, 1,869.42 and 838.10 is: 1,256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.49 : 1,869.42 = 838.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.49/1,869.42 = 838.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.49x = 1,869.42 × 838.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.49x = 1,566,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,751.55/1,246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.94

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