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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.55, 1,566.08 and 697.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.55, 1,566.08 and 697.55 is: 1,046.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.55 : 1,566.08 = 697.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.55/1,566.08 = 697.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.55x = 1,566.08 × 697.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.55x = 1,092,407.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,407.79/1,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.82

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