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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.34, 2,338.68 and 1,032.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.34, 2,338.68 and 1,032.04 is: 1,423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.34 : 2,338.68 = 1,032.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.34/2,338.68 = 1,032.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.34x = 2,338.68 × 1,032.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.34x = 2,413,611.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,611.31/1,695.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.67

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