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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.73, 2,131.50 and 690.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.73, 2,131.50 and 690.72 is: 1,036.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.73 : 2,131.50 = 690.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.73/2,131.50 = 690.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.73x = 2,131.50 × 690.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.73x = 1,472,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,269.68/1,420.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.28

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