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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.18, 1,432.11 and 683.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.18, 1,432.11 and 683.33 is: 943.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.18 : 1,432.11 = 683.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.18/1,432.11 = 683.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.18x = 1,432.11 × 683.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.18x = 978,603.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,603.73/1,037.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.52

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