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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.42, 1,458.18 and 683.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.42, 1,458.18 and 683.41 is: 943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.42 : 1,458.18 = 683.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.42/1,458.18 = 683.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.42x = 1,458.18 × 683.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.42x = 996,534.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,534.79/1,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.31

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