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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.40, 1,868.48 and 379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.40, 1,868.48 and 379.72 is: 569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.40 : 1,868.48 = 379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.40/1,868.48 = 379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.40x = 1,868.48 × 379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.40x = 709,499.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,499.23/1,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.70

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