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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.25, 2,084.31 and 697.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.25, 2,084.31 and 697.13 is: 1,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.25 : 2,084.31 = 697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.25/2,084.31 = 697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.25x = 2,084.31 × 697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.25x = 1,453,024.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,024.61/1,391.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.40

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