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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.56, 1,560.84 and 695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.56, 1,560.84 and 695.04 is: 1,043.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.56 : 1,560.84 = 695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.56/1,560.84 = 695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.56x = 1,560.84 × 695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.56x = 1,084,846.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,846.23/1,039.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.56

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