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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.01, 1,853.74 and 466.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.01, 1,853.74 and 466.51 is: 699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.01 : 1,853.74 = 466.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.01/1,853.74 = 466.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.01x = 1,853.74 × 466.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.01x = 864,788.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,788.25/1,236.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.66

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