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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.01, 1,433.38 and 684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.01, 1,433.38 and 684.48 is: 944.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.01 : 1,433.38 = 684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.01/1,433.38 = 684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.01x = 1,433.38 × 684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.01x = 981,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,116.52/1,039.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.28

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