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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.02, 1,867.64 and 379.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.02, 1,867.64 and 379.34 is: 569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.02 : 1,867.64 = 379.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.02/1,867.64 = 379.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.02x = 1,867.64 × 379.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.02x = 708,459.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,459.32/1,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.03

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