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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.82, 2,340.44 and 1,032.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.82, 2,340.44 and 1,032.75 is: 1,425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.82 : 2,340.44 = 1,032.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.82/2,340.44 = 1,032.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.82x = 2,340.44 × 1,032.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.82x = 2,417,089.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,089.41/1,695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.32

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