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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.57, 1,870.80 and 516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.57, 1,870.80 and 516.40 is: 774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.57 : 1,870.80 = 516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.57/1,870.80 = 516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.57x = 1,870.80 × 516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.57x = 966,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,081.12/1,246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.99

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