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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.35, 2,014.10 and 693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.35, 2,014.10 and 693.54 is: 1,040.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.35 : 2,014.10 = 693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.35/2,014.10 = 693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.35x = 2,014.10 × 693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.35x = 1,396,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,858.91/1,342.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.61

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