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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.31, 1,868.27 and 466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.31, 1,868.27 and 466.10 is: 698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.31 : 1,868.27 = 466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.31/1,868.27 = 466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.31x = 1,868.27 × 466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.31x = 870,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,795.98/1,246.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.70

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