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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.81, 2,139.30 and 695.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.81, 2,139.30 and 695.37 is: 1,043.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.81 : 2,139.30 = 695.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.81/2,139.30 = 695.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.81x = 2,139.30 × 695.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.81x = 1,487,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,605.04/1,425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.34

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