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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.87, 1,425.74 and 683.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.87, 1,425.74 and 683.67 is: 943.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.87 : 1,425.74 = 683.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.87/1,425.74 = 683.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.87x = 1,425.74 × 683.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.87x = 974,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,732.25/1,032.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.71

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