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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.51, 1,868.19 and 379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.51, 1,868.19 and 379.75 is: 569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.51 : 1,868.19 = 379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.51/1,868.19 = 379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.51x = 1,868.19 × 379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.51x = 709,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,445.15/1,245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.60

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