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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.38, 2,019.67 and 697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.38, 2,019.67 and 697.23 is: 1,045.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.38 : 2,019.67 = 697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.38/2,019.67 = 697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.38x = 2,019.67 × 697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.38x = 1,408,172.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,172.77/1,346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.90

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