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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.28, 1,411.41 and 686.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.28, 1,411.41 and 686.64 is: 948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.28 : 1,411.41 = 686.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.28/1,411.41 = 686.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.28x = 1,411.41 × 686.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.28x = 969,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,130.56/1,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.01

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