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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.05, 1,869.30 and 628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.05, 1,869.30 and 628.20 is: 942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.05 : 1,869.30 = 628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.05/1,869.30 = 628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.05x = 1,869.30 × 628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.05x = 1,174,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,294.26/1,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.41

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