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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.61, 1,868.44 and 321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.61, 1,868.44 and 321.19 is: 481.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.61 : 1,868.44 = 321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.61/1,868.44 = 321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.61x = 1,868.44 × 321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.61x = 600,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,124.24/1,245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.79

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