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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.01, 1,436.24 and 687.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.01, 1,436.24 and 687.11 is: 947.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.01 : 1,436.24 = 687.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.01/1,436.24 = 687.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.01x = 1,436.24 × 687.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.01x = 986,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,847.69/1,041.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.98

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