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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.02, 1,398.49 and 683.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.02, 1,398.49 and 683.18 is: 943.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.02 : 1,398.49 = 683.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.02/1,398.49 = 683.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.02x = 1,398.49 × 683.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.02x = 955,420.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,420.40/1,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.14

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