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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.94, 1,501.52 and 695.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.94, 1,501.52 and 695.22 is: 959.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.94 : 1,501.52 = 695.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.94/1,501.52 = 695.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.94x = 1,501.52 × 695.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.94x = 1,043,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,883.26/1,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.51

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