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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.96, 1,869.36 and 669.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.96, 1,869.36 and 669.16 is: 1,003.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.96 : 1,869.36 = 669.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.96/1,869.36 = 669.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.96x = 1,869.36 × 669.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.96x = 1,250,900.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,900.94/1,246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.16

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