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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.10, 1,868.79 and 699.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.10, 1,868.79 and 699.45 is: 1,048.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.10 : 1,868.79 = 699.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.10/1,868.79 = 699.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.10x = 1,868.79 × 699.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.10x = 1,307,125.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,125.17/1,247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.13

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