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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.14, 1,446.69 and 699.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.14, 1,446.69 and 699.22 is: 964.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.14 : 1,446.69 = 699.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.14/1,446.69 = 699.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.14x = 1,446.69 × 699.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.14x = 1,011,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,554.58/1,049.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.18

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