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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.44, 1,870.14 and 477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.44, 1,870.14 and 477.48 is: 716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.44 : 1,870.14 = 477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.44/1,870.14 = 477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.44x = 1,870.14 × 477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.44x = 892,954.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,954.45/1,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.40

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