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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.82, 2,014.80 and 694.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.82, 2,014.80 and 694.01 is: 1,041.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.82 : 2,014.80 = 694.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.82/2,014.80 = 694.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.82x = 2,014.80 × 694.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.82x = 1,398,291.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,291.35/1,342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.31

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