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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.55, 1,453.12 and 698.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.55, 1,453.12 and 698.94 is: 964.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.55 : 1,453.12 = 698.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.55/1,453.12 = 698.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.55x = 1,453.12 × 698.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.55x = 1,015,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,641.95/1,052.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.93

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