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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070, 1,477.32 and 692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070, 1,477.32 and 692.60 is: 956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070 : 1,477.32 = 692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070/1,477.32 = 692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070x = 1,477.32 × 692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070x = 1,023,191.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,191.83/1,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.25

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