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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.81, 2,013.80 and 692.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.81, 2,013.80 and 692.73 is: 1,039.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.81 : 2,013.80 = 692.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.81/2,013.80 = 692.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.81x = 2,013.80 × 692.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.81x = 1,395,019.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,019.67/1,341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.66

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