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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.47, 1,434.71 and 685.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.47, 1,434.71 and 685.46 is: 946.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.47 : 1,434.71 = 685.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.47/1,434.71 = 685.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.47x = 1,434.71 × 685.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.47x = 983,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,438.52/1,039.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.09

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