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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.02, 1,499.46 and 693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.02, 1,499.46 and 693.60 is: 956.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.02 : 1,499.46 = 693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.02/1,499.46 = 693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.02x = 1,499.46 × 693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.02x = 1,040,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,025.46/1,087.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.77

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