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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.11, 1,401.82 and 684.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.11, 1,401.82 and 684.65 is: 944.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.11 : 1,401.82 = 684.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.11/1,401.82 = 684.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.11x = 1,401.82 × 684.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.11x = 959,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,747.34/1,016.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.53

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