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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.23, 1,431.90 and 683.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.23, 1,431.90 and 683.38 is: 943.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.23 : 1,431.90 = 683.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.23/1,431.90 = 683.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.23x = 1,431.90 × 683.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.23x = 978,533.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,533.61/1,037.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.41

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