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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.94, 1,574.66 and 697.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.94, 1,574.66 and 697.84 is: 1,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.94 : 1,574.66 = 697.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.94/1,574.66 = 697.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.94x = 1,574.66 × 697.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.94x = 1,098,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,860.73/1,048.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.59

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