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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.22, 2,078.23 and 692.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.22, 2,078.23 and 692.53 is: 1,038.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.22 : 2,078.23 = 692.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.22/2,078.23 = 692.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.22x = 2,078.23 × 692.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.22x = 1,439,230.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,230.99/1,386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.24

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