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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.45, 1,499.74 and 692.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.45, 1,499.74 and 692.43 is: 1,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.45 : 1,499.74 = 692.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.45/1,499.74 = 692.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.45x = 1,499.74 × 692.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.45x = 1,038,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,464.97/1,001.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.96

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