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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.80, 1,868.70 and 380.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.80, 1,868.70 and 380.11 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.80 : 1,868.70 = 380.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.80/1,868.70 = 380.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.80x = 1,868.70 × 380.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.80x = 710,311.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,311.81/1,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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