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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.20, 1,869.93 and 553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.20, 1,869.93 and 553.32 is: 830.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.20 : 1,869.93 = 553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.20/1,869.93 = 553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.20x = 1,869.93 × 553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.20x = 1,034,669.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,669.67/1,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.26

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