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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.06, 1,623.78 and 697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.06, 1,623.78 and 697.50 is: 1,045.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.06 : 1,623.78 = 697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.06/1,623.78 = 697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.06x = 1,623.78 × 697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.06x = 1,132,586.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,586.55/1,083.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.73

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