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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.52, 2,086.40 and 697.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.52, 2,086.40 and 697.36 is: 1,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.52 : 2,086.40 = 697.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.52/2,086.40 = 697.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.52x = 2,086.40 × 697.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.52x = 1,454,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,971.90/1,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.60

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