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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.69, 1,868.61 and 758.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.69, 1,868.61 and 758.66 is: 1,137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.69 : 1,868.61 = 758.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.69/1,868.61 = 758.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.69x = 1,868.61 × 758.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.69x = 1,417,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,639.66/1,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.13

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