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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.80, 1,866.25 and 697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.80, 1,866.25 and 697.32 is: 1,043.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.80 : 1,866.25 = 697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.80/1,866.25 = 697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.80x = 1,866.25 × 697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.80x = 1,301,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,373.45/1,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.77

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