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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.81, 1,431.17 and 687.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.81, 1,431.17 and 687.61 is: 949.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.81 : 1,431.17 = 687.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.81/1,431.17 = 687.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.81x = 1,431.17 × 687.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.81x = 984,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,086.80/1,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.15

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