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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.38, 1,657.97 and 693.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.38, 1,657.97 and 693.27 is: 1,039.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.38 : 1,657.97 = 693.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.38/1,657.97 = 693.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.38x = 1,657.97 × 693.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.38x = 1,149,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,417.40/1,105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.84

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