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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.76, 1,870.12 and 515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.76, 1,870.12 and 515.80 is: 773.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.76 : 1,870.12 = 515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.76/1,870.12 = 515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.76x = 1,870.12 × 515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.76x = 964,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,607.90/1,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.69

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