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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.89, 1,870.55 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.89, 1,870.55 and 381 is: 571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.89 : 1,870.55 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.89/1,870.55 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.89x = 1,870.55 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.89x = 712,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,677.65/1,246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.56

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