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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.65, 1,443.24 and 691.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.65, 1,443.24 and 691.64 is: 954.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.65 : 1,443.24 = 691.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.65/1,443.24 = 691.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.65x = 1,443.24 × 691.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.65x = 998,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,195.30/1,045.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.62

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