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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.62, 1,870.78 and 516.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.62, 1,870.78 and 516.18 is: 774.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.62 : 1,870.78 = 516.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.62/1,870.78 = 516.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.62x = 1,870.78 × 516.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.62x = 965,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,659.22/1,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.62

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