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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.20, 2,339.40 and 1,031.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.20, 2,339.40 and 1,031.96 is: 1,424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.20 : 2,339.40 = 1,031.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.20/2,339.40 = 1,031.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.20x = 2,339.40 × 1,031.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.20x = 2,414,167.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,167.22/1,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.12

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