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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.04, 1,436.28 and 647.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.04, 1,436.28 and 647.92 is: 893.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.04 : 1,436.28 = 647.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.04/1,436.28 = 647.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.04x = 1,436.28 × 647.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.04x = 930,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,594.54/1,041.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.91

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