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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.06, 1,424.12 and 683.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.06, 1,424.12 and 683.14 is: 941.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.06 : 1,424.12 = 683.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.06/1,424.12 = 683.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.06x = 1,424.12 × 683.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.06x = 972,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,873.34/1,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.74

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