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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.66, 2,078.87 and 691.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.66, 2,078.87 and 691.49 is: 1,037.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.66 : 2,078.87 = 691.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.66/2,078.87 = 691.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.66x = 2,078.87 × 691.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.66x = 1,437,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,507.86/1,385.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.42

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