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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.65, 1,966.63 and 695.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.65, 1,966.63 and 695.65 is: 1,043.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.65 : 1,966.63 = 695.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.65/1,966.63 = 695.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.65x = 1,966.63 × 695.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.65x = 1,368,082.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,082.11/1,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.02

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