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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.81, 1,563.30 and 690.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.81, 1,563.30 and 690.46 is: 1,035.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.81 : 1,563.30 = 690.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.81/1,563.30 = 690.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.81x = 1,563.30 × 690.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.81x = 1,079,392.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,392.21/1,042.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.08

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