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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.28, 1,394.88 and 697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.28, 1,394.88 and 697.64 is: 961.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.28 : 1,394.88 = 697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.28/1,394.88 = 697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.28x = 1,394.88 × 697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.28x = 973,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,124.08/1,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.32

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