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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.43, 1,417.36 and 695.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.43, 1,417.36 and 695.97 is: 960.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.43 : 1,417.36 = 695.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.43/1,417.36 = 695.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.43x = 1,417.36 × 695.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.43x = 986,436.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,436.56/1,027.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.10

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