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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.68, 1,868.40 and 515.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.68, 1,868.40 and 515.25 is: 772.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.68 : 1,868.40 = 515.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.68/1,868.40 = 515.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.68x = 1,868.40 × 515.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.68x = 962,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,693.10/1,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.21

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