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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.94, 1,446.15 and 699.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.94, 1,446.15 and 699.23 is: 964.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.94 : 1,446.15 = 699.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.94/1,446.15 = 699.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.94x = 1,446.15 × 699.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.94x = 1,011,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,197.70/1,047.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.94

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