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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.15, 1,869.53 and 466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.15, 1,869.53 and 466.18 is: 699.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.15 : 1,869.53 = 466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.15/1,869.53 = 466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.15x = 1,869.53 × 466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.15x = 871,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,537.50/1,246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.38

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