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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.03, 1,435.41 and 687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.03, 1,435.41 and 687.24 is: 947.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.03 : 1,435.41 = 687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.03/1,435.41 = 687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.03x = 1,435.41 × 687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.03x = 986,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,471.17/1,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.59

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