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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.75, 1,870.20 and 381.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.75, 1,870.20 and 381.07 is: 571.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.75 : 1,870.20 = 381.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.75/1,870.20 = 381.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.75x = 1,870.20 × 381.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.75x = 712,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,677.11/1,246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.63

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