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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.36, 1,656.53 and 693.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.36, 1,656.53 and 693.96 is: 1,040.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.36 : 1,656.53 = 693.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.36/1,656.53 = 693.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.36x = 1,656.53 × 693.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.36x = 1,149,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,565.56/1,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.93

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