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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.55, 1,869.27 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.55, 1,869.27 and 368.75 is: 552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.55 : 1,869.27 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.55/1,869.27 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.55x = 1,869.27 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.55x = 689,298.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,298.36/1,246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.96

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