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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.68, 1,867.62 and 697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.68, 1,867.62 and 697.20 is: 1,044.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.68 : 1,867.62 = 697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.68/1,867.62 = 697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.68x = 1,867.62 × 697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.68x = 1,302,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,100.27/1,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.45

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