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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.68, 2,342.34 and 695.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.68, 2,342.34 and 695.34 is: 1,042.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.68 : 2,342.34 = 695.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.68/2,342.34 = 695.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.68x = 2,342.34 × 695.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.68x = 1,628,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,722.70/1,561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.93

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