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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.95, 1,659.18 and 696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.95, 1,659.18 and 696.06 is: 1,042.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.95 : 1,659.18 = 696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.95/1,659.18 = 696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.95x = 1,659.18 × 696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.95x = 1,154,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,891.44/1,107.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.37

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