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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.42, 1,867.96 and 697.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.42, 1,867.96 and 697.55 is: 1,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.42 : 1,867.96 = 697.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.42/1,867.96 = 697.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.42x = 1,867.96 × 697.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.42x = 1,302,987.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,987.03/1,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.38

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