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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.77, 1,870.14 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.77, 1,870.14 and 381.09 is: 571.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.77 : 1,870.14 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.77/1,870.14 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.77x = 1,870.14 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.77x = 712,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,691.65/1,246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.63

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