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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.45, 1,863.64 and 696.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.45, 1,863.64 and 696.02 is: 1,043.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.45 : 1,863.64 = 696.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.45/1,863.64 = 696.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.45x = 1,863.64 × 696.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.45x = 1,297,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,130.71/1,243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.17

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