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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.74, 1,882.71 and 699.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.74, 1,882.71 and 699.86 is: 1,050.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.74 : 1,882.71 = 699.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.74/1,882.71 = 699.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.74x = 1,882.71 × 699.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.74x = 1,317,633.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,633.42/1,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.13

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