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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.68, 2,134.71 and 692.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.68, 2,134.71 and 692.34 is: 1,038.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.68 : 2,134.71 = 692.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.68/2,134.71 = 692.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.68x = 2,134.71 × 692.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.68x = 1,477,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,945.12/1,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.12

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