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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.35, 1,971.35 and 699.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.35, 1,971.35 and 699.35 is: 1,048.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.35 : 1,971.35 = 699.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.35/1,971.35 = 699.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.35x = 1,971.35 × 699.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.35x = 1,378,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,663.62/1,315.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.13

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