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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.48, 1,413.51 and 693.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.48, 1,413.51 and 693.79 is: 956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.48 : 1,413.51 = 693.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.48/1,413.51 = 693.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.48x = 1,413.51 × 693.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.48x = 980,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,679.10/1,025.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.31

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