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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.11, 1,869.16 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.11, 1,869.16 and 466.08 is: 699.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.11 : 1,869.16 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.11/1,869.16 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.11x = 1,869.16 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.11x = 871,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,178.09/1,246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.12

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