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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.28, 1,440.18 and 693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.28, 1,440.18 and 693.36 is: 957.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.28 : 1,440.18 = 693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.28/1,440.18 = 693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.28x = 1,440.18 × 693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.28x = 998,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,563.20/1,043.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.14

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