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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.25, 1,870.04 and 553.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.25, 1,870.04 and 553.61 is: 830.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.25 : 1,870.04 = 553.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.25/1,870.04 = 553.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.25x = 1,870.04 × 553.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.25x = 1,035,260.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,260.73/1,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.70

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