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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.52, 2,011.72 and 692.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.52, 2,011.72 and 692.72 is: 1,038.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.52 : 2,011.72 = 692.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.52/2,011.72 = 692.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.52x = 2,011.72 × 692.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.52x = 1,393,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,558.68/1,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.79

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