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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.28, 1,441.98 and 691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.28, 1,441.98 and 691.34 is: 953.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.28 : 1,441.98 = 691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.28/1,441.98 = 691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.28x = 1,441.98 × 691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.28x = 996,898.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,898.45/1,045.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.71

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