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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.96, 1,868.05 and 697.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.96, 1,868.05 and 697.48 is: 1,044.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.96 : 1,868.05 = 697.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.96/1,868.05 = 697.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.96x = 1,868.05 × 697.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.96x = 1,302,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,924.03/1,246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.88

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