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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.36, 1,870.62 and 699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.36, 1,870.62 and 699.08 is: 1,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.36 : 1,870.62 = 699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.36/1,870.62 = 699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.36x = 1,870.62 × 699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.36x = 1,307,713.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,713.03/1,246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.23

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