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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.04, 1,869.30 and 424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.04, 1,869.30 and 424.52 is: 636.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.04 : 1,869.30 = 424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.04/1,869.30 = 424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.04x = 1,869.30 × 424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.04x = 793,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,555.24/1,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.86

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