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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.52, 1,810.32 and 693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.52, 1,810.32 and 693.52 is: 1,040.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.52 : 1,810.32 = 693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.52/1,810.32 = 693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.52x = 1,810.32 × 693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.52x = 1,255,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,493.13/1,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.59

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