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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.75, 1,870.14 and 334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.75, 1,870.14 and 334.75 is: 502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.75 : 1,870.14 = 334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.75/1,870.14 = 334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.75x = 1,870.14 × 334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.75x = 626,029.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,029.37/1,246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.13

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