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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.16, 1,869.30 and 629.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.16, 1,869.30 and 629.15 is: 943.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.16 : 1,869.30 = 629.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.16/1,869.30 = 629.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.16x = 1,869.30 × 629.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.16x = 1,176,060.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,060.75/1,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.75

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