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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.08, 1,448.12 and 699.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.08, 1,448.12 and 699.88 is: 966.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.08 : 1,448.12 = 699.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.08/1,448.12 = 699.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.08x = 1,448.12 × 699.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.08x = 1,013,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,510.23/1,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.09

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