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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.12, 2,084.96 and 696.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.12, 2,084.96 and 696.64 is: 1,043.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.12 : 2,084.96 = 696.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.12/2,084.96 = 696.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.12x = 2,084.96 × 696.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.12x = 1,452,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,466.53/1,392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.35

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