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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.81, 1,868.27 and 466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.81, 1,868.27 and 466.60 is: 699.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.81 : 1,868.27 = 466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.81/1,868.27 = 466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.81x = 1,868.27 × 466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.81x = 871,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,734.78/1,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.17

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