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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.30, 1,868.94 and 698.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.30, 1,868.94 and 698.49 is: 1,045.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.30 : 1,868.94 = 698.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.30/1,868.94 = 698.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.30x = 1,868.94 × 698.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.30x = 1,305,435.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,435.90/1,248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.77

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