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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.46, 1,293.74 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.46, 1,293.74 and 246.12 is: 369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.46 : 1,293.74 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.46/1,293.74 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.46x = 1,293.74 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.46x = 318,415.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,415.29/862.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.19

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