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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.87, 1,436.45 and 648.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.87, 1,436.45 and 648.02 is: 894.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.87 : 1,436.45 = 648.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.87/1,436.45 = 648.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.87x = 1,436.45 × 648.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.87x = 930,837.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,837.91/1,040.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.29

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