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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.46, 1,402.25 and 684.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.46, 1,402.25 and 684.77 is: 944.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.46 : 1,402.25 = 684.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.46/1,402.25 = 684.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.46x = 1,402.25 × 684.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.46x = 960,208.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,208.30/1,016.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.66

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