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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.70, 1,459.36 and 695.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.70, 1,459.36 and 695.64 is: 1,042.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.70 : 1,459.36 = 695.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.70/1,459.36 = 695.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.70x = 1,459.36 × 695.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.70x = 1,015,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,189.19/973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.61

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