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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.63, 1,659.93 and 694.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.63, 1,659.93 and 694.50 is: 1,041.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.63 : 1,659.93 = 694.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.63/1,659.93 = 694.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.63x = 1,659.93 × 694.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.63x = 1,152,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,821.39/1,106.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.75

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