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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.46, 2,135.59 and 693.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.46, 2,135.59 and 693.45 is: 1,040.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.46 : 2,135.59 = 693.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.46/2,135.59 = 693.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.46x = 2,135.59 × 693.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.46x = 1,480,923.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,923.15/1,423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.37

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