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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.23, 1,868.99 and 424.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.23, 1,868.99 and 424.31 is: 636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.23 : 1,868.99 = 424.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.23/1,868.99 = 424.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.23x = 1,868.99 × 424.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.23x = 793,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,033.70/1,246.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.35

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