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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.68, 1,866.30 and 696.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.68, 1,866.30 and 696.21 is: 1,044.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.68 : 1,866.30 = 696.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.68/1,866.30 = 696.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.68x = 1,866.30 × 696.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.68x = 1,299,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,336.72/1,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.75

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