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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.93, 1,870.45 and 466.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.93, 1,870.45 and 466.73 is: 700.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.93 : 1,870.45 = 466.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.93/1,870.45 = 466.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.93x = 1,870.45 × 466.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.93x = 872,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,986.36/1,246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.11

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