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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.44, 1,871.19 and 699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.44, 1,871.19 and 699.06 is: 1,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.44 : 1,871.19 = 699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.44/1,871.19 = 699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.44x = 1,871.19 × 699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.44x = 1,308,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,074.08/1,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.45

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