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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.19, 1,400.61 and 684.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.19, 1,400.61 and 684.51 is: 943.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.19 : 1,400.61 = 684.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.19/1,400.61 = 684.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.19x = 1,400.61 × 684.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.19x = 958,731.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,731.55/1,016.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.46

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