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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.97, 2,013.86 and 693.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.97, 2,013.86 and 693.16 is: 1,040.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.97 : 2,013.86 = 693.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.97/2,013.86 = 693.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.97x = 2,013.86 × 693.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.97x = 1,395,923.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,923.90/1,341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.21

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