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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.06, 1,867.62 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.06, 1,867.62 and 320.63 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.06 : 1,867.62 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.06/1,867.62 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.06x = 1,867.62 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.06x = 598,815.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,815.00/1,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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