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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.20, 1,869.58 and 578.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.20, 1,869.58 and 578.76 is: 868.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.20 : 1,869.58 = 578.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.20/1,869.58 = 578.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.20x = 1,869.58 × 578.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.20x = 1,082,038.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,038.12/1,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.27

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