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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.81, 1,437.66 and 692.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.81, 1,437.66 and 692.25 is: 955.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.81 : 1,437.66 = 692.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.81/1,437.66 = 692.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.81x = 1,437.66 × 692.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.81x = 995,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,220.14/1,041.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.28

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