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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.64, 1,870.01 and 466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.64, 1,870.01 and 466.84 is: 700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.64 : 1,870.01 = 466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.64/1,870.01 = 466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.64x = 1,870.01 × 466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.64x = 872,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,991.96/1,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.28

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