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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.86, 1,870.16 and 322.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.86, 1,870.16 and 322.39 is: 483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.86 : 1,870.16 = 322.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.86/1,870.16 = 322.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.86x = 1,870.16 × 322.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.86x = 602,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,920.88/1,246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.55

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