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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.78, 1,381.16 and 686.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.78, 1,381.16 and 686.48 is: 946.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.78 : 1,381.16 = 686.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.78/1,381.16 = 686.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.78x = 1,381.16 × 686.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.78x = 948,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,146.24/1,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.46

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