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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.85, 1,866.57 and 696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.85, 1,866.57 and 696.40 is: 1,045.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.85 : 1,866.57 = 696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.85/1,866.57 = 696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.85x = 1,866.57 × 696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.85x = 1,299,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,874.68/1,243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.04

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