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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.21, 1,854.23 and 466.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.21, 1,854.23 and 466.17 is: 699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.21 : 1,854.23 = 466.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.21/1,854.23 = 466.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.21x = 1,854.23 × 466.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.21x = 864,384.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,384.07/1,236.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.22

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