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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.51, 1,539.75 and 696.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.51, 1,539.75 and 696.63 is: 1,044.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.51 : 1,539.75 = 696.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.51/1,539.75 = 696.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.51x = 1,539.75 × 696.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.51x = 1,072,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,632.56/1,026.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.94

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