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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.29, 1,865.54 and 697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.29, 1,865.54 and 697.86 is: 1,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.29 : 1,865.54 = 697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.29/1,865.54 = 697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.29x = 1,865.54 × 697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.29x = 1,301,891.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,891.09/1,245.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.45

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