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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.12, 1,430.77 and 682.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.12, 1,430.77 and 682.58 is: 941.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.12 : 1,430.77 = 682.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.12/1,430.77 = 682.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.12x = 1,430.77 × 682.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.12x = 976,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,611.57/1,037.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.66

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