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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.98, 1,526.85 and 693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.98, 1,526.85 and 693.36 is: 1,038.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.98 : 1,526.85 = 693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.98/1,526.85 = 693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.98x = 1,526.85 × 693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.98x = 1,058,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,656.72/1,018.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.94

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