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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.80, 1,870.19 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.80, 1,870.19 and 381.12 is: 571.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.80 : 1,870.19 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.80/1,870.19 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.80x = 1,870.19 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.80x = 712,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,755.56/1,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.67

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