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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.77, 1,870.25 and 381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.77, 1,870.25 and 381.11 is: 571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.77 : 1,870.25 = 381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.77/1,870.25 = 381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.77x = 1,870.25 × 381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.77x = 712,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,759.72/1,246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.69

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