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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.68, 1,868.61 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.68, 1,868.61 and 321.24 is: 481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.68 : 1,868.61 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.68/1,868.61 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.68x = 1,868.61 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.68x = 600,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,272.97/1,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.88

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