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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.12, 1,869.02 and 515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.12, 1,869.02 and 515.60 is: 773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.12 : 1,869.02 = 515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.12/1,869.02 = 515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.12x = 1,869.02 × 515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.12x = 963,666.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,666.71/1,246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.33

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