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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.33, 1,867.78 and 630.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.33, 1,867.78 and 630.45 is: 944.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.33 : 1,867.78 = 630.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.33/1,867.78 = 630.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.33x = 1,867.78 × 630.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.33x = 1,177,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,541.90/1,246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.81

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