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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.04, 1,522.86 and 693.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.04, 1,522.86 and 693.04 is: 1,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.04 : 1,522.86 = 693.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.04/1,522.86 = 693.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.04x = 1,522.86 × 693.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.04x = 1,055,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,402.89/1,017.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.72

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