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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.92, 1,969.83 and 697.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.92, 1,969.83 and 697.79 is: 1,045.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.92 : 1,969.83 = 697.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.92/1,969.83 = 697.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.92x = 1,969.83 × 697.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.92x = 1,374,517.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,517.83/1,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.33

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