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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.09, 1,472.82 and 693.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.09, 1,472.82 and 693.42 is: 957.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.09 : 1,472.82 = 693.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.09/1,472.82 = 693.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.09x = 1,472.82 × 693.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.09x = 1,021,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,275.48/1,067.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.07

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