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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.50, 1,293.60 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.50, 1,293.60 and 246.12 is: 369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.50 : 1,293.60 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.50/1,293.60 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.50x = 1,293.60 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.50x = 318,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,380.83/862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.14

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