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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.74, 1,870.65 and 698.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.74, 1,870.65 and 698.10 is: 1,047.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.74 : 1,870.65 = 698.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.74/1,870.65 = 698.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.74x = 1,870.65 × 698.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.74x = 1,305,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,900.77/1,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.45

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