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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.48, 1,581.88 and 690.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.48, 1,581.88 and 690.36 is: 1,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.48 : 1,581.88 = 690.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.48/1,581.88 = 690.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.48x = 1,581.88 × 690.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.48x = 1,092,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,066.68/1,056.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.68

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