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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.92, 1,425.87 and 684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.92, 1,425.87 and 684 is: 943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.92 : 1,425.87 = 684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.92/1,425.87 = 684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.92x = 1,425.87 × 684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.92x = 975,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,295.08/1,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.30

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