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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.72, 1,864.32 and 695.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.72, 1,864.32 and 695.54 is: 1,041.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.72 : 1,864.32 = 695.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.72/1,864.32 = 695.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.72x = 1,864.32 × 695.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.72x = 1,296,699.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,699.81/1,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.76

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