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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.64, 1,508.28 and 697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.64, 1,508.28 and 697.92 is: 1,044.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.64 : 1,508.28 = 697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.64/1,508.28 = 697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.64x = 1,508.28 × 697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.64x = 1,052,658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,658.78/1,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.68

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