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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.08, 1,419.18 and 697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.08, 1,419.18 and 697.16 is: 961.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.08 : 1,419.18 = 697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.08/1,419.18 = 697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.08x = 1,419.18 × 697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.08x = 989,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,395.53/1,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.44

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