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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.07, 2,016.93 and 696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.07, 2,016.93 and 696.44 is: 1,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.07 : 2,016.93 = 696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.07/2,016.93 = 696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.07x = 2,016.93 × 696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.07x = 1,404,670.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,670.73/1,347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.76

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