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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.24, 1,853.79 and 466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.24, 1,853.79 and 466.20 is: 699.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.24 : 1,853.79 = 466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.24/1,853.79 = 466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.24x = 1,853.79 × 466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.24x = 864,236.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,236.90/1,236.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.09

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