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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.37, 1,869.08 and 413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.37, 1,869.08 and 413.27 is: 619.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.37 : 1,869.08 = 413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.37/1,869.08 = 413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.37x = 1,869.08 × 413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.37x = 772,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,443.71/1,246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.76

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