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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.41, 1,515.88 and 683.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.41, 1,515.88 and 683.88 is: 1,023.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.41 : 1,515.88 = 683.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.41/1,515.88 = 683.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.41x = 1,515.88 × 683.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.41x = 1,036,675.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,675.18/1,012.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.97

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