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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.78, 1,870.20 and 381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.78, 1,870.20 and 381.10 is: 571.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.78 : 1,870.20 = 381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.78/1,870.20 = 381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.78x = 1,870.20 × 381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.78x = 712,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,733.22/1,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.66

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