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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.33, 1,437.74 and 688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.33, 1,437.74 and 688.08 is: 949.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.33 : 1,437.74 = 688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.33/1,437.74 = 688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.33x = 1,437.74 × 688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.33x = 989,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,280.14/1,042.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.10

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