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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.33, 1,435.95 and 686.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.33, 1,435.95 and 686.51 is: 947.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.33 : 1,435.95 = 686.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.33/1,435.95 = 686.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.33x = 1,435.95 × 686.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.33x = 985,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,786.85/1,040.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.58

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