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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.36, 1,869.94 and 425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.36, 1,869.94 and 425.14 is: 637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.36 : 1,869.94 = 425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.36/1,869.94 = 425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.36x = 1,869.94 × 425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.36x = 794,986.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,986.29/1,246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.85

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