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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.54, 1,404.68 and 682.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.54, 1,404.68 and 682.02 is: 941.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.54 : 1,404.68 = 682.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.54/1,404.68 = 682.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.54x = 1,404.68 × 682.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.54x = 958,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,019.85/1,017.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.51

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