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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.45, 2,008.53 and 690.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.45, 2,008.53 and 690.93 is: 1,034.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.45 : 2,008.53 = 690.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.45/2,008.53 = 690.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.45x = 2,008.53 × 690.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.45x = 1,387,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,753.63/1,341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.52

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