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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.07, 1,559.66 and 694.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.07, 1,559.66 and 694.58 is: 1,039.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.07 : 1,559.66 = 694.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.07/1,559.66 = 694.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.07x = 1,559.66 × 694.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.07x = 1,083,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,297.37/1,042.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.57

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