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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.03, 1,436.87 and 687.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.03, 1,436.87 and 687.02 is: 948.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.03 : 1,436.87 = 687.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.03/1,436.87 = 687.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.03x = 1,436.87 × 687.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.03x = 987,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,158.43/1,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.25

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