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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.30, 1,868.64 and 629.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.30, 1,868.64 and 629.08 is: 943.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.30 : 1,868.64 = 629.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.30/1,868.64 = 629.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.30x = 1,868.64 × 629.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.30x = 1,175,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,524.05/1,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.21

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