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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.80, 1,870.38 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.80, 1,870.38 and 381.18 is: 571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.80 : 1,870.38 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.80/1,870.38 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.80x = 1,870.38 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.80x = 712,951.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,951.45/1,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.83

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