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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.48, 1,436.64 and 692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.48, 1,436.64 and 692 is: 955.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.48 : 1,436.64 = 692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.48/1,436.64 = 692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.48x = 1,436.64 × 692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.48x = 994,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,154.88/1,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.48

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