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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.58, 1,470.87 and 693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.58, 1,470.87 and 693.14 is: 955.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.58 : 1,470.87 = 693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.58/1,470.87 = 693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.58x = 1,470.87 × 693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.58x = 1,019,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,511.48/1,066.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.87

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