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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.38, 1,444.38 and 693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.38, 1,444.38 and 693.14 is: 955.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.38 : 1,444.38 = 693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.38/1,444.38 = 693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.38x = 1,444.38 × 693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.38x = 1,001,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,157.55/1,047.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.87

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