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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.86, 1,868.94 and 515.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.86, 1,868.94 and 515.97 is: 773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.86 : 1,868.94 = 515.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.86/1,868.94 = 515.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.86x = 1,868.94 × 515.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.86x = 964,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,316.97/1,246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.40

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