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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.12, 1,662.66 and 697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.12, 1,662.66 and 697 is: 1,044.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.12 : 1,662.66 = 697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.12/1,662.66 = 697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.12x = 1,662.66 × 697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.12x = 1,158,874.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,874.02/1,109.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.86

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