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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.34, 1,867.67 and 698.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.34, 1,867.67 and 698.69 is: 1,047.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.34 : 1,867.67 = 698.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.34/1,867.67 = 698.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.34x = 1,867.67 × 698.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.34x = 1,304,922.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,922.35/1,246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.00

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