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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.90, 1,437.57 and 648.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.90, 1,437.57 and 648.66 is: 894.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.90 : 1,437.57 = 648.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.90/1,437.57 = 648.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.90x = 1,437.57 × 648.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.90x = 932,494.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,494.16/1,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.99

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