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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.84, 1,540.24 and 699.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.84, 1,540.24 and 699.88 is: 1,049.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.84 : 1,540.24 = 699.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.84/1,540.24 = 699.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.84x = 1,540.24 × 699.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.84x = 1,077,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,983.17/1,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.81

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