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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.13, 1,428.46 and 686.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.13, 1,428.46 and 686.47 is: 947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.13 : 1,428.46 = 686.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.13/1,428.46 = 686.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.13x = 1,428.46 × 686.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.13x = 980,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,594.94/1,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.32

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