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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.72, 1,870.02 and 380.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.72, 1,870.02 and 380.92 is: 571.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.72 : 1,870.02 = 380.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.72/1,870.02 = 380.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.72x = 1,870.02 × 380.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.72x = 712,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,328.02/1,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.36

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