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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.08, 1,869.29 and 424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.08, 1,869.29 and 424.13 is: 636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.08 : 1,869.29 = 424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.08/1,869.29 = 424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.08x = 1,869.29 × 424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.08x = 792,821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,821.97/1,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.25

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