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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.02, 1,397.11 and 682.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.02, 1,397.11 and 682.18 is: 941.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.02 : 1,397.11 = 682.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.02/1,397.11 = 682.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.02x = 1,397.11 × 682.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.02x = 953,080.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,080.50/1,012.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.76

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