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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.85, 1,442.77 and 691.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.85, 1,442.77 and 691.27 is: 953.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.85 : 1,442.77 = 691.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.85/1,442.77 = 691.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.85x = 1,442.77 × 691.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.85x = 997,338.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,338.28/1,045.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.62

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