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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.28, 1,437.12 and 648.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.28, 1,437.12 and 648.43 is: 894.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.28 : 1,437.12 = 648.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.28/1,437.12 = 648.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.28x = 1,437.12 × 648.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.28x = 931,868.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,868.13/1,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.93

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