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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.38, 1,870.37 and 476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.38, 1,870.37 and 476.88 is: 715.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.38 : 1,870.37 = 476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.38/1,870.37 = 476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.38x = 1,870.37 × 476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.38x = 891,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,942.05/1,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.63

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