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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.10, 1,867.29 and 698.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.10, 1,867.29 and 698.45 is: 1,046.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.10 : 1,867.29 = 698.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.10/1,867.29 = 698.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.10x = 1,867.29 × 698.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.10x = 1,304,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,199.36/1,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.63

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