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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.01, 1,867.79 and 379.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.01, 1,867.79 and 379.39 is: 569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.01 : 1,867.79 = 379.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.01/1,867.79 = 379.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.01x = 1,867.79 × 379.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.01x = 708,609.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,609.61/1,245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.16

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