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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.99, 1,866.85 and 697.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.99, 1,866.85 and 697.02 is: 1,045.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.99 : 1,866.85 = 697.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.99/1,866.85 = 697.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.99x = 1,866.85 × 697.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.99x = 1,301,230.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,230.04/1,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.18

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