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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.14, 1,430.67 and 683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.14, 1,430.67 and 683.08 is: 942.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.14 : 1,430.67 = 683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.14/1,430.67 = 683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.14x = 1,430.67 × 683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.14x = 977,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,262.06/1,037.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.27

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