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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.84, 1,868.22 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.84, 1,868.22 and 379.96 is: 569.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.84 : 1,868.22 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.84/1,868.22 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.84x = 1,868.22 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.84x = 709,848.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,848.87/1,245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.78

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