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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.65, 1,866.69 and 1,137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.65, 1,866.69 and 1,137.30 is: 1,702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.65 : 1,866.69 = 1,137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.65/1,866.69 = 1,137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.65x = 1,866.69 × 1,137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.65x = 2,122,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,986.54/1,246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.95

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