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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.04, 2,196.66 and 694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.04, 2,196.66 and 694.04 is: 1,041.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.04 : 2,196.66 = 694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.04/2,196.66 = 694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.04x = 2,196.66 × 694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.04x = 1,524,569.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,569.91/1,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.34

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