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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.62, 1,870.80 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.62, 1,870.80 and 597.78 is: 897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.62 : 1,870.80 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.62/1,870.80 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.62x = 1,870.80 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.62x = 1,118,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,326.82/1,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.09

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