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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.64, 1,506.02 and 696.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.64, 1,506.02 and 696.63 is: 1,043.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.64 : 1,506.02 = 696.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.64/1,506.02 = 696.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.64x = 1,506.02 × 696.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.64x = 1,049,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,127.70/1,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.24

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