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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.44, 1,431.50 and 686.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.44, 1,431.50 and 686.52 is: 948.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.44 : 1,431.50 = 686.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.44/1,431.50 = 686.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.44x = 1,431.50 × 686.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.44x = 982,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,753.38/1,036.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.20

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