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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.99, 1,565.37 and 697.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.99, 1,565.37 and 697.71 is: 1,046.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.99 : 1,565.37 = 697.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.99/1,565.37 = 697.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.99x = 1,565.37 × 697.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.99x = 1,092,170.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,170.81/1,043.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.16

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