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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.14, 1,471.95 and 693.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.14, 1,471.95 and 693.72 is: 957.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.14 : 1,471.95 = 693.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.14/1,471.95 = 693.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.14x = 1,471.95 × 693.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.14x = 1,021,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,121.15/1,066.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.77

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