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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246, 1,867.72 and 516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246, 1,867.72 and 516 is: 773.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246 : 1,867.72 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246/1,867.72 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246x = 1,867.72 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246x = 963,743.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,743.52/1,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.47

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