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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.75, 1,412.10 and 692.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.75, 1,412.10 and 692.28 is: 954.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.75 : 1,412.10 = 692.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.75/1,412.10 = 692.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.75x = 1,412.10 × 692.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.75x = 977,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,568.59/1,023.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.89

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