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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.95, 1,864.42 and 695.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.95, 1,864.42 and 695.39 is: 1,043.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.95 : 1,864.42 = 695.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.95/1,864.42 = 695.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.95x = 1,864.42 × 695.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.95x = 1,296,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,487.96/1,242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.08

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