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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.95, 1,436.60 and 648.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.95, 1,436.60 and 648.03 is: 894.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.95 : 1,436.60 = 648.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.95/1,436.60 = 648.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.95x = 1,436.60 × 648.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.95x = 930,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,956.66/1,040.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.34

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