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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.56, 2,135.79 and 693.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.56, 2,135.79 and 693.39 is: 1,040.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.56 : 2,135.79 = 693.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.56/2,135.79 = 693.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.56x = 2,135.79 × 693.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.56x = 1,480,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,935.43/1,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.30

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