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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.20, 1,566.80 and 697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.20, 1,566.80 and 697.70 is: 1,046.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.20 : 1,566.80 = 697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.20/1,566.80 = 697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.20x = 1,566.80 × 697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.20x = 1,093,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,156.36/1,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.88

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