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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.78, 1,427.56 and 684.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.78, 1,427.56 and 684.86 is: 944.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.78 : 1,427.56 = 684.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.78/1,427.56 = 684.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.78x = 1,427.56 × 684.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.78x = 977,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,669.89/1,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.81

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