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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.68, 1,870.50 and 516.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.68, 1,870.50 and 516.28 is: 774.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.68 : 1,870.50 = 516.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.68/1,870.50 = 516.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.68x = 1,870.50 × 516.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.68x = 965,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,701.74/1,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.62

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