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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.89, 2,137.46 and 695.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.89, 2,137.46 and 695.07 is: 1,041.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.89 : 2,137.46 = 695.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.89/2,137.46 = 695.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.89x = 2,137.46 × 695.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.89x = 1,485,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,680.85/1,425.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.93

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