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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.50, 1,869.75 and 380.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.50, 1,869.75 and 380.79 is: 571.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.50 : 1,869.75 = 380.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.50/1,869.75 = 380.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.50x = 1,869.75 × 380.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.50x = 711,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,982.10/1,246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.19

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