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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.48, 1,865.48 and 697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.48, 1,865.48 and 697.12 is: 1,044.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.48 : 1,865.48 = 697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.48/1,865.48 = 697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.48x = 1,865.48 × 697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.48x = 1,300,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,463.42/1,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.99

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