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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.02, 1,869.14 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.02, 1,869.14 and 380.34 is: 570.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.02 : 1,869.14 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.02/1,869.14 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.02x = 1,869.14 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.02x = 710,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,908.71/1,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.54

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