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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.35, 1,869.58 and 413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.35, 1,869.58 and 413.44 is: 620.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.35 : 1,869.58 = 413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.35/1,869.58 = 413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.35x = 1,869.58 × 413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.35x = 772,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,955.00/1,246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.17

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