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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.94, 1,870.43 and 369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.94, 1,870.43 and 369.46 is: 554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.94 : 1,870.43 = 369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.94/1,870.43 = 369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.94x = 1,870.43 × 369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.94x = 691,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,049.56/1,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.19

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