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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.56, 1,868.94 and 698.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.56, 1,868.94 and 698.07 is: 1,045.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.56 : 1,868.94 = 698.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.56/1,868.94 = 698.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.56x = 1,868.94 × 698.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.56x = 1,304,652.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,652.13/1,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.77

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