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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.72, 1,503.40 and 696.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.72, 1,503.40 and 696.68 is: 961.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.72 : 1,503.40 = 696.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.72/1,503.40 = 696.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.72x = 1,503.40 × 696.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.72x = 1,047,388.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,388.71/1,089.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.15

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