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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.34, 1,436.19 and 690.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.34, 1,436.19 and 690.50 is: 954.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.34 : 1,436.19 = 690.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.34/1,436.19 = 690.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.34x = 1,436.19 × 690.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.34x = 991,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,689.20/1,039.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.15

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