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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.64, 1,401.67 and 684.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.64, 1,401.67 and 684.36 is: 943.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.64 : 1,401.67 = 684.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.64/1,401.67 = 684.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.64x = 1,401.67 × 684.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.64x = 959,246.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,246.88/1,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.55

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