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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.60, 1,437.88 and 693.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.60, 1,437.88 and 693.68 is: 955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.60 : 1,437.88 = 693.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.60/1,437.88 = 693.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.60x = 1,437.88 × 693.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.60x = 997,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,428.60/1,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.76

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