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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.19, 1,437.41 and 687.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.19, 1,437.41 and 687.69 is: 949.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.19 : 1,437.41 = 687.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.19/1,437.41 = 687.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.19x = 1,437.41 × 687.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.19x = 988,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,494.20/1,041.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.39

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