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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.48, 1,535.52 and 694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.48, 1,535.52 and 694.72 is: 1,041.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.48 : 1,535.52 = 694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.48/1,535.52 = 694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.48x = 1,535.52 × 694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.48x = 1,066,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,756.45/1,024.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.27

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