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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.56, 1,870.22 and 466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.56, 1,870.22 and 466.96 is: 700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.56 : 1,870.22 = 466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.56/1,870.22 = 466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.56x = 1,870.22 × 466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.56x = 873,317.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,317.93/1,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.58

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