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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.20, 1,563.80 and 695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.20, 1,563.80 and 695.70 is: 1,043.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.20 : 1,563.80 = 695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.20/1,563.80 = 695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.20x = 1,563.80 × 695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.20x = 1,087,935.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,935.66/1,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.88

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