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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.70, 2,138.55 and 696.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.70, 2,138.55 and 696.70 is: 1,045.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.70 : 2,138.55 = 696.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.70/2,138.55 = 696.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.70x = 2,138.55 × 696.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.70x = 1,489,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,927.79/1,425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.05

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