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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.01, 1,868.94 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.01, 1,868.94 and 380.25 is: 570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.01 : 1,868.94 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.01/1,868.94 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.01x = 1,868.94 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.01x = 710,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,664.44/1,246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.35

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