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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.30, 1,869.63 and 466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.30, 1,869.63 and 466.79 is: 699.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.30 : 1,869.63 = 466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.30/1,869.63 = 466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.30x = 1,869.63 × 466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.30x = 872,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,721.37/1,247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.69

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