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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969, 1,453.90 and 697.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969, 1,453.90 and 697.24 is: 1,046.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969 : 1,453.90 = 697.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969/1,453.90 = 697.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969x = 1,453.90 × 697.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969x = 1,013,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,717.24/969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.15

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