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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.27, 2,081.83 and 694.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.27, 2,081.83 and 694.11 is: 1,040.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.27 : 2,081.83 = 694.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.27/2,081.83 = 694.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.27x = 2,081.83 × 694.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.27x = 1,445,019.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,019.02/1,388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.88

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