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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.18, 2,015.84 and 694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.18, 2,015.84 and 694.82 is: 1,042.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.18 : 2,015.84 = 694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.18/2,015.84 = 694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.18x = 2,015.84 × 694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.18x = 1,400,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,645.95/1,344.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.01

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