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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388, 2,082.08 and 694.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388, 2,082.08 and 694.84 is: 1,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388 : 2,082.08 = 694.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388/2,082.08 = 694.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388x = 2,082.08 × 694.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388x = 1,446,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,712.47/1,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.30

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