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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.51, 2,021.53 and 697.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.51, 2,021.53 and 697.27 is: 1,045.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.51 : 2,021.53 = 697.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.51/2,021.53 = 697.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.51x = 2,021.53 × 697.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.51x = 1,409,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,552.22/1,348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.27

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