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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.77, 2,138.93 and 695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.77, 2,138.93 and 695.36 is: 1,043.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.77 : 2,138.93 = 695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.77/2,138.93 = 695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.77x = 2,138.93 × 695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.77x = 1,487,317.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,317.41/1,425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.17

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