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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.26, 1,594.89 and 697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.26, 1,594.89 and 697.14 is: 1,045.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.26 : 1,594.89 = 697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.26/1,594.89 = 697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.26x = 1,594.89 × 697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.26x = 1,111,861.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,861.61/1,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.71

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