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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042, 1,563.50 and 695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042, 1,563.50 and 695.56 is: 1,043.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042 : 1,563.50 = 695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042/1,563.50 = 695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042x = 1,563.50 × 695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042x = 1,087,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,508.06/1,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.67

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