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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.17, 1,415.81 and 695.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.17, 1,415.81 and 695.47 is: 958.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.17 : 1,415.81 = 695.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.17/1,415.81 = 695.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.17x = 1,415.81 × 695.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.17x = 984,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,653.38/1,027.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.61

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