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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.49, 1,442.27 and 691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.49, 1,442.27 and 691.32 is: 953.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.49 : 1,442.27 = 691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.49/1,442.27 = 691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.49x = 1,442.27 × 691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.49x = 997,066.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,066.64/1,045.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.69

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