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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.98, 1,870.52 and 466.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.98, 1,870.52 and 466.90 is: 700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.98 : 1,870.52 = 466.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.98/1,870.52 = 466.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.98x = 1,870.52 × 466.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.98x = 873,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,345.79/1,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.37

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