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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.17, 1,475.90 and 697.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.17, 1,475.90 and 697.01 is: 961.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.17 : 1,475.90 = 697.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.17/1,475.90 = 697.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.17x = 1,475.90 × 697.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.17x = 1,028,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,717.06/1,070.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.27

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