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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.54, 2,198.31 and 695.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.54, 2,198.31 and 695.86 is: 1,043.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.54 : 2,198.31 = 695.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.54/2,198.31 = 695.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.54x = 2,198.31 × 695.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.54x = 1,529,716.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,716.00/1,465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.79

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