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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.52, 1,865.34 and 696.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.52, 1,865.34 and 696.68 is: 1,044.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.52 : 1,865.34 = 696.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.52/1,865.34 = 696.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.52x = 1,865.34 × 696.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.52x = 1,299,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,545.07/1,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.21

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