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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,419.53 and 686.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,419.53 and 686.37 is: 1,029.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,419.53 = 686.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,419.53 = 686.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,419.53 × 686.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 974,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,324.70/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.85

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