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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.90, 2,011.59 and 692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.90, 2,011.59 and 692.46 is: 1,038.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.90 : 2,011.59 = 692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.90/2,011.59 = 692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.90x = 2,011.59 × 692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.90x = 1,392,945.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,945.61/1,341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.04

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