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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.32, 1,865.94 and 695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.32, 1,865.94 and 695.96 is: 1,044.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.32 : 1,865.94 = 695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.32/1,865.94 = 695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.32x = 1,865.94 × 695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.32x = 1,298,619.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,619.60/1,243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.48

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