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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.44, 1,869.45 and 380.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.44, 1,869.45 and 380.55 is: 570.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.44 : 1,869.45 = 380.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.44/1,869.45 = 380.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.44x = 1,869.45 × 380.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.44x = 711,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,419.20/1,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.76

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