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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.19, 1,869.11 and 515.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.19, 1,869.11 and 515.66 is: 773.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.19 : 1,869.11 = 515.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.19/1,869.11 = 515.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.19x = 1,869.11 × 515.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.19x = 963,825.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,825.26/1,246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.42

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