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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.12, 1,869.24 and 515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.12, 1,869.24 and 515.44 is: 773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.12 : 1,869.24 = 515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.12/1,869.24 = 515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.12x = 1,869.24 × 515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.12x = 963,481.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,481.07/1,246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.18

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