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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.92, 2,137.72 and 694.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.92, 2,137.72 and 694.33 is: 1,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.92 : 2,137.72 = 694.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.92/2,137.72 = 694.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.92x = 2,137.72 × 694.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.92x = 1,484,283.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,283.13/1,424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.66

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