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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.22, 1,511.75 and 699.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.22, 1,511.75 and 699.22 is: 1,049.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.22 : 1,511.75 = 699.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.22/1,511.75 = 699.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.22x = 1,511.75 × 699.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.22x = 1,057,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,045.84/1,007.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.47

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