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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.58, 1,811.49 and 695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.58, 1,811.49 and 695.50 is: 1,041.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.58 : 1,811.49 = 695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.58/1,811.49 = 695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.58x = 1,811.49 × 695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.58x = 1,259,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,891.30/1,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.59

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