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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.88, 1,504.88 and 695.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.88, 1,504.88 and 695.87 is: 1,042.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.88 : 1,504.88 = 695.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.88/1,504.88 = 695.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.88x = 1,504.88 × 695.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.88x = 1,047,200.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,200.85/1,004.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.12

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