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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.36, 1,507.80 and 699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.36, 1,507.80 and 699.60 is: 965.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.36 : 1,507.80 = 699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.36/1,507.80 = 699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.36x = 1,507.80 × 699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.36x = 1,054,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,856.88/1,092.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.67

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