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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.93, 2,080.16 and 692.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.93, 2,080.16 and 692.86 is: 1,039.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.93 : 2,080.16 = 692.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.93/2,080.16 = 692.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.93x = 2,080.16 × 692.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.93x = 1,441,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,259.66/1,386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.17

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