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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.66, 1,448.76 and 695.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.66, 1,448.76 and 695.64 is: 960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.66 : 1,448.76 = 695.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.66/1,448.76 = 695.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.66x = 1,448.76 × 695.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.66x = 1,007,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,815.41/1,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.14

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