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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.60, 2,137.68 and 695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.60, 2,137.68 and 695.52 is: 1,042.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.60 : 2,137.68 = 695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.60/2,137.68 = 695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.60x = 2,137.68 × 695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.60x = 1,486,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,799.19/1,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.93

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