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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.85, 1,447.79 and 690.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.85, 1,447.79 and 690.31 is: 951.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.85 : 1,447.79 = 690.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.85/1,447.79 = 690.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.85x = 1,447.79 × 690.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.85x = 999,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,422.02/1,049.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.97

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