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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.22, 1,868.21 and 515.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.22, 1,868.21 and 515.33 is: 772.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.22 : 1,868.21 = 515.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.22/1,868.21 = 515.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.22x = 1,868.21 × 515.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.22x = 962,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,734.67/1,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.53

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