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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.56, 1,562.34 and 696.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.56, 1,562.34 and 696.04 is: 1,045.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.56 : 1,562.34 = 696.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.56/1,562.34 = 696.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.56x = 1,562.34 × 696.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.56x = 1,087,451.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,451.13/1,040.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.06

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