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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.04, 2,137.80 and 694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.04, 2,137.80 and 694.48 is: 1,041.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.04 : 2,137.80 = 694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.04/2,137.80 = 694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.04x = 2,137.80 × 694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.04x = 1,484,659.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,659.34/1,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.84

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