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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.72, 1,530.09 and 694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.72, 1,530.09 and 694.44 is: 1,042.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.72 : 1,530.09 = 694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.72/1,530.09 = 694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.72x = 1,530.09 × 694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.72x = 1,062,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,555.70/1,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.00

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