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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.52, 1,426.44 and 684.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.52, 1,426.44 and 684.20 is: 944.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.52 : 1,426.44 = 684.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.52/1,426.44 = 684.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.52x = 1,426.44 × 684.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.52x = 975,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,970.25/1,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.32

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