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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381, 2,071.74 and 697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381, 2,071.74 and 697 is: 1,045.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381 : 2,071.74 = 697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381/2,071.74 = 697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381x = 2,071.74 × 697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381x = 1,444,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,002.78/1,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.62

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