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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.08, 2,076.72 and 691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.08, 2,076.72 and 691.54 is: 1,036.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.08 : 2,076.72 = 691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.08/2,076.72 = 691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.08x = 2,076.72 × 691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.08x = 1,436,134.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,134.95/1,385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.86

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