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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.13, 1,869.10 and 701.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.13, 1,869.10 and 701.72 is: 1,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.13 : 1,869.10 = 701.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.13/1,869.10 = 701.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.13x = 1,869.10 × 701.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.13x = 1,311,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,584.85/1,246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.53

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