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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.71, 1,870.06 and 381.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.71, 1,870.06 and 381.01 is: 571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.71 : 1,870.06 = 381.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.71/1,870.06 = 381.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.71x = 1,870.06 × 381.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.71x = 712,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,510.61/1,246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.52

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