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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.44, 1,540.28 and 683.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.44, 1,540.28 and 683.63 is: 1,022.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.44 : 1,540.28 = 683.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.44/1,540.28 = 683.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.44x = 1,540.28 × 683.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.44x = 1,052,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,970.50/1,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.86

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