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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.62, 1,659.69 and 695.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.62, 1,659.69 and 695.97 is: 1,042.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.62 : 1,659.69 = 695.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.62/1,659.69 = 695.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.62x = 1,659.69 × 695.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.62x = 1,155,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,089.78/1,107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.85

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