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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.57, 1,465.39 and 689.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.57, 1,465.39 and 689.18 is: 950.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.57 : 1,465.39 = 689.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.57/1,465.39 = 689.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.57x = 1,465.39 × 689.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.57x = 1,009,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,917.48/1,062.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.45

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