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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.38, 2,137.08 and 695.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.38, 2,137.08 and 695.54 is: 1,042.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.38 : 2,137.08 = 695.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.38/2,137.08 = 695.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.38x = 2,137.08 × 695.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.38x = 1,486,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,424.62/1,425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.83

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