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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.79, 1,869.83 and 424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.79, 1,869.83 and 424.88 is: 637.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.79 : 1,869.83 = 424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.79/1,869.83 = 424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.79x = 1,869.83 × 424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.79x = 794,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,444.02/1,246.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.19

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