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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.04, 1,545.84 and 683.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.04, 1,545.84 and 683.94 is: 1,025.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.04 : 1,545.84 = 683.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.04/1,545.84 = 683.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.04x = 1,545.84 × 683.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.04x = 1,057,261.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,261.81/1,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.43

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