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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.14, 1,398.66 and 683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.14, 1,398.66 and 683.30 is: 943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.14 : 1,398.66 = 683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.14/1,398.66 = 683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.14x = 1,398.66 × 683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.14x = 955,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,704.38/1,013.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.31

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