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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.20, 1,865.18 and 690.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.20, 1,865.18 and 690.04 is: 1,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.20 : 1,865.18 = 690.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.20/1,865.18 = 690.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.20x = 1,865.18 × 690.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.20x = 1,287,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,048.81/1,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.78

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