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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.66, 1,864.26 and 694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.66, 1,864.26 and 694.20 is: 1,041.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.66 : 1,864.26 = 694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.66/1,864.26 = 694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.66x = 1,864.26 × 694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.66x = 1,294,169.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,169.29/1,242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.45

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