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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.59, 1,867.49 and 697.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.59, 1,867.49 and 697.10 is: 1,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.59 : 1,867.49 = 697.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.59/1,867.49 = 697.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.59x = 1,867.49 × 697.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.59x = 1,301,828.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,828.46/1,246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.31

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