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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.60, 1,869.18 and 515.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.60, 1,869.18 and 515.56 is: 773.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.60 : 1,869.18 = 515.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.60/1,869.18 = 515.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.60x = 1,869.18 × 515.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.60x = 963,674.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,674.44/1,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.04

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