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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.11, 1,867.66 and 379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.11, 1,867.66 and 379.42 is: 569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.11 : 1,867.66 = 379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.11/1,867.66 = 379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.11x = 1,867.66 × 379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.11x = 708,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,627.56/1,245.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.13

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