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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.20, 1,593.32 and 697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.20, 1,593.32 and 697.23 is: 1,047.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.20 : 1,593.32 = 697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.20/1,593.32 = 697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.20x = 1,593.32 × 697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.20x = 1,110,907.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,907.02/1,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.83

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