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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.51, 1,870.20 and 831.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.51, 1,870.20 and 831.71 is: 1,247.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.51 : 1,870.20 = 831.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.51/1,870.20 = 831.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.51x = 1,870.20 × 831.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.51x = 1,555,464.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,464.04/1,246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.86

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