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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.46, 1,869.72 and 698.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.46, 1,869.72 and 698.21 is: 1,047.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.46 : 1,869.72 = 698.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.46/1,869.72 = 698.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.46x = 1,869.72 × 698.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.46x = 1,305,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,447.85/1,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.33

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