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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.68, 2,199.48 and 695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.68, 2,199.48 and 695.76 is: 1,044.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.68 : 2,199.48 = 695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.68/2,199.48 = 695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.68x = 2,199.48 × 695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.68x = 1,530,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,310.20/1,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.10

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