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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.14, 1,395.72 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.14, 1,395.72 and 697.68 is: 962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.14 : 1,395.72 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.14/1,395.72 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.14x = 1,395.72 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.14x = 973,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,765.93/1,012.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.09

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