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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.25, 1,869.41 and 380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.25, 1,869.41 and 380.57 is: 570.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.25 : 1,869.41 = 380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.25/1,869.41 = 380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.25x = 1,869.41 × 380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.25x = 711,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,432.97/1,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.86

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