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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.72, 1,966.46 and 695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.72, 1,966.46 and 695.08 is: 1,042.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.72 : 1,966.46 = 695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.72/1,966.46 = 695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.72x = 1,966.46 × 695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.72x = 1,366,847.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,847.02/1,311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.03

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