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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.52, 1,622.28 and 697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.52, 1,622.28 and 697.04 is: 1,045.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.52 : 1,622.28 = 697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.52/1,622.28 = 697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.52x = 1,622.28 × 697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.52x = 1,130,794.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,794.05/1,081.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.56

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