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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.56, 1,823.46 and 695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.56, 1,823.46 and 695.08 is: 1,043.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.56 : 1,823.46 = 695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.56/1,823.46 = 695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.56x = 1,823.46 × 695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.56x = 1,267,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,450.58/1,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.55

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