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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.08, 1,868.66 and 412.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.08, 1,868.66 and 412.99 is: 619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.08 : 1,868.66 = 412.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.08/1,868.66 = 412.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.08x = 1,868.66 × 412.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.08x = 771,742.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,742.63/1,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.33

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