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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.50, 1,426.23 and 684.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.50, 1,426.23 and 684.26 is: 944.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.50 : 1,426.23 = 684.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.50/1,426.23 = 684.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.50x = 1,426.23 × 684.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.50x = 975,905.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,905.01/1,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.27

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