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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.52, 1,522 and 690.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.52, 1,522 and 690.08 is: 1,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.52 : 1,522 = 690.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.52/1,522 = 690.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.52x = 1,522 × 690.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.52x = 1,050,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,301.76/1,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.25

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