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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.43, 1,528.34 and 694.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.43, 1,528.34 and 694.89 is: 1,041.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.43 : 1,528.34 = 694.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.43/1,528.34 = 694.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.43x = 1,528.34 × 694.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.43x = 1,062,024.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,024.71/1,019.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.78

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