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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.24, 1,430.28 and 686.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.24, 1,430.28 and 686.80 is: 947.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.24 : 1,430.28 = 686.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.24/1,430.28 = 686.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.24x = 1,430.28 × 686.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.24x = 982,316.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,316.30/1,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.96

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