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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.24, 1,964.53 and 695.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.24, 1,964.53 and 695.37 is: 1,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.24 : 1,964.53 = 695.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.24/1,964.53 = 695.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.24x = 1,964.53 × 695.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.24x = 1,366,071.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,071.75/1,311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.82

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