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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.24, 1,970.52 and 699.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.24, 1,970.52 and 699.37 is: 1,047.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.24 : 1,970.52 = 699.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.24/1,970.52 = 699.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.24x = 1,970.52 × 699.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.24x = 1,378,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,122.57/1,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.81

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