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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.78, 1,869.90 and 466.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.78, 1,869.90 and 466.75 is: 700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.78 : 1,869.90 = 466.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.78/1,869.90 = 466.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.78x = 1,869.90 × 466.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.78x = 872,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,775.83/1,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.02

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