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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.58, 2,012.94 and 692.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.58, 2,012.94 and 692.78 is: 1,039.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.58 : 2,012.94 = 692.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.58/2,012.94 = 692.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.58x = 2,012.94 × 692.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.58x = 1,394,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,524.57/1,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.46

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