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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.08, 2,018.50 and 697.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.08, 2,018.50 and 697.27 is: 1,045.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.08 : 2,018.50 = 697.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.08/2,018.50 = 697.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.08x = 2,018.50 × 697.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.08x = 1,407,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,439.50/1,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.58

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