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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.76, 1,870.11 and 322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.76, 1,870.11 and 322.31 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.76 : 1,870.11 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.76/1,870.11 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.76x = 1,870.11 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.76x = 602,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,745.80/1,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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