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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.76, 1,870.10 and 562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.76, 1,870.10 and 562.76 is: 844.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.76 : 1,870.10 = 562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.76/1,870.10 = 562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.76x = 1,870.10 × 562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.76x = 1,052,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,417.48/1,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.12

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