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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.07, 2,136.38 and 693.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.07, 2,136.38 and 693.59 is: 1,040.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.07 : 2,136.38 = 693.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.07/2,136.38 = 693.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.07x = 2,136.38 × 693.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.07x = 1,481,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,757.65/1,424.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.51

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