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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.14, 2,020.80 and 697.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.14, 2,020.80 and 697.98 is: 1,047.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.14 : 2,020.80 = 697.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.14/2,020.80 = 697.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.14x = 2,020.80 × 697.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.14x = 1,410,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,477.98/1,347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.02

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