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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.32, 1,584.50 and 693.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.32, 1,584.50 and 693.41 is: 1,040.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.32 : 1,584.50 = 693.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.32/1,584.50 = 693.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.32x = 1,584.50 × 693.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.32x = 1,098,696.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,696.76/1,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.12

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