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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.36, 2,034.41 and 699.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.36, 2,034.41 and 699.55 is: 1,048.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.36 : 2,034.41 = 699.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.36/2,034.41 = 699.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.36x = 2,034.41 × 699.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.36x = 1,423,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,157.85/1,357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.48

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