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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.46, 1,437.50 and 648.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.46, 1,437.50 and 648.25 is: 894.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.46 : 1,437.50 = 648.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.46/1,437.50 = 648.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.46x = 1,437.50 × 648.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.46x = 931,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,859.38/1,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.76

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