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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.66, 1,809.64 and 466.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.66, 1,809.64 and 466.19 is: 699.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.66 : 1,809.64 = 466.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.66/1,809.64 = 466.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.66x = 1,809.64 × 466.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.66x = 843,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,634.39/1,206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.15

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