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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.14, 1,869.48 and 380.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.14, 1,869.48 and 380.43 is: 570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.14 : 1,869.48 = 380.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.14/1,869.48 = 380.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.14x = 1,869.48 × 380.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.14x = 711,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,206.28/1,246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.73

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