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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.14, 1,422.64 and 699.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.14, 1,422.64 and 699.45 is: 965.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.14 : 1,422.64 = 699.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.14/1,422.64 = 699.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.14x = 1,422.64 × 699.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.14x = 995,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,061.09/1,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.01

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