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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.55, 1,869.83 and 380.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.55, 1,869.83 and 380.87 is: 571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.55 : 1,869.83 = 380.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.55/1,869.83 = 380.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.55x = 1,869.83 × 380.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.55x = 712,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,150.90/1,246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.30

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