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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.48, 1,823.55 and 695.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.48, 1,823.55 and 695.07 is: 1,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.48 : 1,823.55 = 695.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.48/1,823.55 = 695.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.48x = 1,823.55 × 695.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.48x = 1,267,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,494.90/1,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.65

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