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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.14, 1,869.38 and 629.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.14, 1,869.38 and 629.73 is: 944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.14 : 1,869.38 = 629.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.14/1,869.38 = 629.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.14x = 1,869.38 × 629.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.14x = 1,177,201.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,201.52/1,246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.68

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