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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.11, 1,473.23 and 694.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.11, 1,473.23 and 694.65 is: 958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.11 : 1,473.23 = 694.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.11/1,473.23 = 694.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.11x = 1,473.23 × 694.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.11x = 1,023,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,375.75/1,068.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.12

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