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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.63, 2,013.27 and 692.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.63, 2,013.27 and 692.82 is: 1,039.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.63 : 2,013.27 = 692.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.63/2,013.27 = 692.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.63x = 2,013.27 × 692.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.63x = 1,394,833.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,833.72/1,341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.66

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