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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.50, 1,869.76 and 758.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.50, 1,869.76 and 758.58 is: 1,137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.50 : 1,869.76 = 758.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.50/1,869.76 = 758.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.50x = 1,869.76 × 758.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.50x = 1,418,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,362.54/1,246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.88

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