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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.47, 1,860.99 and 694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.47, 1,860.99 and 694.12 is: 1,040.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.47 : 1,860.99 = 694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.47/1,860.99 = 694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.47x = 1,860.99 × 694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.47x = 1,291,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,750.38/1,241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.50

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