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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.53, 2,084.81 and 696.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.53, 2,084.81 and 696.70 is: 1,044.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.53 : 2,084.81 = 696.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.53/2,084.81 = 696.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.53x = 2,084.81 × 696.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.53x = 1,452,487.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,487.13/1,390.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.56

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