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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.92, 2,081.32 and 693.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.92, 2,081.32 and 693.77 is: 1,040.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.92 : 2,081.32 = 693.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.92/2,081.32 = 693.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.92x = 2,081.32 × 693.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.92x = 1,443,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,945.24/1,387.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.36

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