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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.60, 1,869.60 and 466.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.60, 1,869.60 and 466.67 is: 699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.60 : 1,869.60 = 466.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.60/1,869.60 = 466.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.60x = 1,869.60 × 466.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.60x = 872,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,486.23/1,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.89

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