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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.80, 1,658.21 and 694.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.80, 1,658.21 and 694.67 is: 1,042.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.80 : 1,658.21 = 694.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.80/1,658.21 = 694.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.80x = 1,658.21 × 694.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.80x = 1,151,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,896.98/1,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.63

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