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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.69, 1,869.88 and 322.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.69, 1,869.88 and 322.17 is: 483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.69 : 1,869.88 = 322.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.69/1,869.88 = 322.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.69x = 1,869.88 × 322.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.69x = 602,417.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,417.63/1,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.22

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