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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.20, 2,078.03 and 691.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.20, 2,078.03 and 691.74 is: 1,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.20 : 2,078.03 = 691.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.20/2,078.03 = 691.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.20x = 2,078.03 × 691.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.20x = 1,437,456.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,456.47/1,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.72

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