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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.17, 1,869.32 and 466.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.17, 1,869.32 and 466.37 is: 699.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.17 : 1,869.32 = 466.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.17/1,869.32 = 466.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.17x = 1,869.32 × 466.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.17x = 871,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,783.09/1,246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.57

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