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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.52, 2,085.80 and 697.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.52, 2,085.80 and 697.08 is: 1,044.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.52 : 2,085.80 = 697.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.52/2,085.80 = 697.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.52x = 2,085.80 × 697.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.52x = 1,453,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,965.98/1,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.88

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