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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.68, 1,414.72 and 693.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.68, 1,414.72 and 693.96 is: 957.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.68 : 1,414.72 = 693.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.68/1,414.72 = 693.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.68x = 1,414.72 × 693.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.68x = 981,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,759.09/1,025.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.18

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