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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.93, 1,869.82 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.93, 1,869.82 and 369.12 is: 553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.93 : 1,869.82 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.93/1,869.82 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.93x = 1,869.82 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.93x = 690,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,181.41/1,246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.50

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