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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.27, 1,546.29 and 684.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.27, 1,546.29 and 684.79 is: 1,026.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.27 : 1,546.29 = 684.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.27/1,546.29 = 684.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.27x = 1,546.29 × 684.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.27x = 1,058,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,880.06/1,031.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.78

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