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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004, 1,386.62 and 690.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004, 1,386.62 and 690.10 is: 953.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004 : 1,386.62 = 690.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004/1,386.62 = 690.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004x = 1,386.62 × 690.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004x = 956,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,906.46/1,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.09

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