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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.13, 1,870.00 and 476.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.13, 1,870.00 and 476.63 is: 715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.13 : 1,870.00 = 476.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.13/1,870.00 = 476.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.13x = 1,870.00 × 476.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.13x = 891,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,287.56/1,246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.25

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