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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.76, 1,447.65 and 689.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.76, 1,447.65 and 689.88 is: 952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.76 : 1,447.65 = 689.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.76/1,447.65 = 689.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.76x = 1,447.65 × 689.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.76x = 998,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,704.78/1,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.28

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