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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.32, 1,869.75 and 698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.32, 1,869.75 and 698.22 is: 1,047.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.32 : 1,869.75 = 698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.32/1,869.75 = 698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.32x = 1,869.75 × 698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.32x = 1,305,496.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,496.85/1,246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.48

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