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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.13, 1,426.37 and 685.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.13, 1,426.37 and 685.29 is: 945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.13 : 1,426.37 = 685.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.13/1,426.37 = 685.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.13x = 1,426.37 × 685.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.13x = 977,473.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,473.67/1,034.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.21

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