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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.20, 1,869.36 and 368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.20, 1,869.36 and 368.71 is: 553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.20 : 1,869.36 = 368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.20/1,869.36 = 368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.20x = 1,869.36 × 368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.20x = 689,251.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,251.73/1,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.08

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