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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.84, 1,870.17 and 691.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.84, 1,870.17 and 691.81 is: 1,037.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.84 : 1,870.17 = 691.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.84/1,870.17 = 691.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.84x = 1,870.17 × 691.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.84x = 1,293,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,797.63/1,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.66

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