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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.50, 1,870.56 and 477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.50, 1,870.56 and 477 is: 715.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.50 : 1,870.56 = 477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.50/1,870.56 = 477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.50x = 1,870.56 × 477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.50x = 892,257.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,257.12/1,246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.81

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