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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.56, 2,136.92 and 694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.56, 2,136.92 and 694.72 is: 1,042.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.56 : 2,136.92 = 694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.56/2,136.92 = 694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.56x = 2,136.92 × 694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.56x = 1,484,561.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,561.06/1,424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.12

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