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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.35, 1,626.98 and 694.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.35, 1,626.98 and 694.79 is: 1,042.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.35 : 1,626.98 = 694.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.35/1,626.98 = 694.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.35x = 1,626.98 × 694.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.35x = 1,130,409.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,409.43/1,084.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.48

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