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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.13, 1,504.64 and 696.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.13, 1,504.64 and 696.59 is: 1,043.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.13 : 1,504.64 = 696.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.13/1,504.64 = 696.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.13x = 1,504.64 × 696.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.13x = 1,048,106.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,106.17/1,004.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.80

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