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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.08, 1,659.30 and 696.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.08, 1,659.30 and 696.28 is: 1,043.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.08 : 1,659.30 = 696.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.08/1,659.30 = 696.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.08x = 1,659.30 × 696.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.08x = 1,155,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,337.40/1,107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.59

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