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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.96, 2,137.37 and 693.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.96, 2,137.37 and 693.90 is: 1,040.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.96 : 2,137.37 = 693.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.96/2,137.37 = 693.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.96x = 2,137.37 × 693.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.96x = 1,483,117.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,117.57/1,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.08

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