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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.64, 1,868.82 and 697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.64, 1,868.82 and 697.92 is: 1,047.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.64 : 1,868.82 = 697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.64/1,868.82 = 697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.64x = 1,868.82 × 697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.64x = 1,304,286.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,286.85/1,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.92

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