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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.64, 1,399.35 and 683.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.64, 1,399.35 and 683.81 is: 944.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.64 : 1,399.35 = 683.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.64/1,399.35 = 683.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.64x = 1,399.35 × 683.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.64x = 956,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,882.53/1,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.01

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