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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.13, 1,439.12 and 689.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.13, 1,439.12 and 689.22 is: 950.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.13 : 1,439.12 = 689.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.13/1,439.12 = 689.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.13x = 1,439.12 × 689.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.13x = 991,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,859.64/1,043.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.85

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