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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.52, 2,197.02 and 695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.52, 2,197.02 and 695 is: 1,042.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.52 : 2,197.02 = 695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.52/2,197.02 = 695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.52x = 2,197.02 × 695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.52x = 1,526,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,928.90/1,464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.61

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