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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.29, 1,868.99 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.29, 1,868.99 and 424.32 is: 636.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.29 : 1,868.99 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.29/1,868.99 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.29x = 1,868.99 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.29x = 793,047.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,047.72/1,246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.33

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