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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.87, 1,868.09 and 697.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.87, 1,868.09 and 697.42 is: 1,046.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.87 : 1,868.09 = 697.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.87/1,868.09 = 697.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.87x = 1,868.09 × 697.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.87x = 1,302,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,843.33/1,244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.57

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