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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.92, 1,868.89 and 380.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.92, 1,868.89 and 380.23 is: 570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.92 : 1,868.89 = 380.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.92/1,868.89 = 380.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.92x = 1,868.89 × 380.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.92x = 710,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,606.14/1,245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.35

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