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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.30, 1,430.16 and 686.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.30, 1,430.16 and 686.38 is: 947.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.30 : 1,430.16 = 686.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.30/1,430.16 = 686.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.30x = 1,430.16 × 686.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.30x = 981,633.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,633.22/1,036.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.25

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