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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.07, 1,854.90 and 466.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.07, 1,854.90 and 466.57 is: 700.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.07 : 1,854.90 = 466.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.07/1,854.90 = 466.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.07x = 1,854.90 × 466.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.07x = 865,440.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,440.69/1,236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.16

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