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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.39, 1,429.64 and 682.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.39, 1,429.64 and 682.33 is: 941.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.39 : 1,429.64 = 682.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.39/1,429.64 = 682.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.39x = 1,429.64 × 682.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.39x = 975,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,482.85/1,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.23

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