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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.58, 1,501.23 and 694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.58, 1,501.23 and 694.52 is: 958.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.58 : 1,501.23 = 694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.58/1,501.23 = 694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.58x = 1,501.23 × 694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.58x = 1,042,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,626.75/1,087.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.67

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