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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.06, 2,134.65 and 693.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.06, 2,134.65 and 693.25 is: 1,039.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.06 : 2,134.65 = 693.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.06/2,134.65 = 693.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.06x = 2,134.65 × 693.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.06x = 1,479,846.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,846.11/1,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.90

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