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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.12, 1,865.28 and 696.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.12, 1,865.28 and 696.56 is: 1,044.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.12 : 1,865.28 = 696.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.12/1,865.28 = 696.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.12x = 1,865.28 × 696.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.12x = 1,299,279.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,279.44/1,244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.34

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