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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.16, 1,866.64 and 628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.16, 1,866.64 and 628 is: 940.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.16 : 1,866.64 = 628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.16/1,866.64 = 628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.16x = 1,866.64 × 628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.16x = 1,172,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,249.92/1,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.69

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