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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.54, 1,398.45 and 682.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.54, 1,398.45 and 682.58 is: 941.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.54 : 1,398.45 = 682.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.54/1,398.45 = 682.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.54x = 1,398.45 × 682.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.54x = 954,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,554.00/1,013.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.80

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