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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.90, 1,443.59 and 691.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.90, 1,443.59 and 691.89 is: 954.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.90 : 1,443.59 = 691.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.90/1,443.59 = 691.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.90x = 1,443.59 × 691.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.90x = 998,805.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,805.49/1,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.97

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