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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.12, 1,432.14 and 683.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.12, 1,432.14 and 683.58 is: 943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.12 : 1,432.14 = 683.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.12/1,432.14 = 683.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.12x = 1,432.14 × 683.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.12x = 978,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,982.26/1,038.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.03

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