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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.83, 1,870.29 and 425.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.83, 1,870.29 and 425.19 is: 637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.83 : 1,870.29 = 425.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.83/1,870.29 = 425.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.83x = 1,870.29 × 425.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.83x = 795,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,228.61/1,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.80

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