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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.88, 1,870.14 and 466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.88, 1,870.14 and 466.77 is: 700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.88 : 1,870.14 = 466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.88/1,870.14 = 466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.88x = 1,870.14 × 466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.88x = 872,932.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,932.26/1,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.09

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