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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.45, 1,427.22 and 685.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.45, 1,427.22 and 685.53 is: 944.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.45 : 1,427.22 = 685.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.45/1,427.22 = 685.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.45x = 1,427.22 × 685.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.45x = 978,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,402.13/1,035.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.91

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