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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.52, 1,868.46 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.52, 1,868.46 and 379.64 is: 569.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.52 : 1,868.46 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.52/1,868.46 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.52x = 1,868.46 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.52x = 709,342.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,342.15/1,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.51

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