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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.88, 1,869.18 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.88, 1,869.18 and 380.32 is: 570.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.88 : 1,869.18 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.88/1,869.18 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.88x = 1,869.18 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.88x = 710,886.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,886.54/1,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.59

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