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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.40, 1,595.52 and 697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.40, 1,595.52 and 697.92 is: 1,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.40 : 1,595.52 = 697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.40/1,595.52 = 697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.40x = 1,595.52 × 697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.40x = 1,113,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,545.32/1,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.14

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