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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.62, 1,407.49 and 685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.62, 1,407.49 and 685.28 is: 945.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.62 : 1,407.49 = 685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.62/1,407.49 = 685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.62x = 1,407.49 × 685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.62x = 964,526.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,526.55/1,020.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.04

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