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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.08, 1,508.09 and 697.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.08, 1,508.09 and 697.55 is: 1,046.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.08 : 1,508.09 = 697.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.08/1,508.09 = 697.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.08x = 1,508.09 × 697.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.08x = 1,051,957.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,957.15/1,005.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.65

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