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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.97, 1,870.37 and 516.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.97, 1,870.37 and 516.02 is: 773.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.97 : 1,870.37 = 516.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.97/1,870.37 = 516.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.97x = 1,870.37 × 516.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.97x = 965,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,136.40/1,246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.98

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