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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.54, 1,545.55 and 684.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.54, 1,545.55 and 684.32 is: 1,025.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.54 : 1,545.55 = 684.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.54/1,545.55 = 684.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.54x = 1,545.55 × 684.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.54x = 1,057,641.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,641.34/1,031.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.31

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