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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.04, 1,869.02 and 515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.04, 1,869.02 and 515.20 is: 772.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.04 : 1,869.02 = 515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.04/1,869.02 = 515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.04x = 1,869.02 × 515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.04x = 962,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,919.10/1,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.78

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