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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.03, 1,867.36 and 476.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.03, 1,867.36 and 476.11 is: 713.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.03 : 1,867.36 = 476.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.03/1,867.36 = 476.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.03x = 1,867.36 × 476.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.03x = 889,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,068.77/1,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.52

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