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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.98, 1,870.55 and 516.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.98, 1,870.55 and 516.62 is: 774.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.98 : 1,870.55 = 516.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.98/1,870.55 = 516.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.98x = 1,870.55 × 516.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.98x = 966,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,353.54/1,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.95

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