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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.24, 1,437.12 and 648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.24, 1,437.12 and 648 is: 894.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.24 : 1,437.12 = 648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.24/1,437.12 = 648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.24x = 1,437.12 × 648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.24x = 931,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,253.76/1,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.37

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