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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.06, 1,471.59 and 693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.06, 1,471.59 and 693.36 is: 957.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.06 : 1,471.59 = 693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.06/1,471.59 = 693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.06x = 1,471.59 × 693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.06x = 1,020,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,343.59/1,066.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.12

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