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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.43, 1,870.79 and 630.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.43, 1,870.79 and 630.56 is: 946.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.43 : 1,870.79 = 630.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.43/1,870.79 = 630.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.43x = 1,870.79 × 630.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.43x = 1,179,632.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,632.84/1,246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.41

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