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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.26, 1,563.75 and 696.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.26, 1,563.75 and 696.98 is: 1,045.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.26 : 1,563.75 = 696.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.26/1,563.75 = 696.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.26x = 1,563.75 × 696.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.26x = 1,089,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,902.48/1,042.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.71

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