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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.93, 1,868.27 and 697.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.93, 1,868.27 and 697.75 is: 1,045.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.93 : 1,868.27 = 697.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.93/1,868.27 = 697.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.93x = 1,868.27 × 697.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.93x = 1,303,577.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,577.23/1,246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.43

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