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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.05, 1,869.07 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.05, 1,869.07 and 466.02 is: 699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.05 : 1,869.07 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.05/1,869.07 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.05x = 1,869.07 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.05x = 871,024.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,024.00/1,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.03

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