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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.22, 1,862.07 and 694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.22, 1,862.07 and 694.04 is: 1,039.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.22 : 1,862.07 = 694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.22/1,862.07 = 694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.22x = 1,862.07 × 694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.22x = 1,292,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,341.75/1,243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.52

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