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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.20, 2,010.60 and 693.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.20, 2,010.60 and 693.30 is: 1,038.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.20 : 2,010.60 = 693.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.20/2,010.60 = 693.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.20x = 2,010.60 × 693.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.20x = 1,393,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,948.98/1,342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.56

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