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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.41, 2,082.30 and 693.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.41, 2,082.30 and 693.89 is: 1,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.41 : 2,082.30 = 693.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.41/2,082.30 = 693.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.41x = 2,082.30 × 693.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.41x = 1,444,876.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,876.74/1,387.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.42

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