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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.14, 1,870.56 and 661.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.14, 1,870.56 and 661.86 is: 993.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.14 : 1,870.56 = 661.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.14/1,870.56 = 661.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.14x = 1,870.56 × 661.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.14x = 1,238,048.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,048.84/1,246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.51

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