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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.95, 1,398.66 and 682.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.95, 1,398.66 and 682.83 is: 941.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.95 : 1,398.66 = 682.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.95/1,398.66 = 682.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.95x = 1,398.66 × 682.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.95x = 955,047.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,047.01/1,013.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.91

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