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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.55, 1,435.51 and 686.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.55, 1,435.51 and 686.02 is: 946.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.55 : 1,435.51 = 686.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.55/1,435.51 = 686.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.55x = 1,435.51 × 686.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.55x = 984,777.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,777.96/1,040.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.40

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