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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.52, 1,870.10 and 477.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.52, 1,870.10 and 477.08 is: 715.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.52 : 1,870.10 = 477.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.52/1,870.10 = 477.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.52x = 1,870.10 × 477.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.52x = 892,187.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,187.31/1,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.74

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