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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.16, 1,870.05 and 476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.16, 1,870.05 and 476.66 is: 715.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.16 : 1,870.05 = 476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.16/1,870.05 = 476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.16x = 1,870.05 × 476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.16x = 891,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,366.30/1,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.29

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