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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.03, 1,869.21 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.03, 1,869.21 and 424.08 is: 636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.03 : 1,869.21 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.03/1,869.21 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.03x = 1,869.21 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.03x = 792,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,694.58/1,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.18

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