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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.61, 1,869.94 and 322.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.61, 1,869.94 and 322.19 is: 483.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.61 : 1,869.94 = 322.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.61/1,869.94 = 322.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.61x = 1,869.94 × 322.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.61x = 602,475.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,475.97/1,246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.29

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