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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.90, 1,427.73 and 685.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.90, 1,427.73 and 685.14 is: 945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.90 : 1,427.73 = 685.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.90/1,427.73 = 685.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.90x = 1,427.73 × 685.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.90x = 978,194.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,194.93/1,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.21

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