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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.49, 1,457.47 and 683.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.49, 1,457.47 and 683.59 is: 943.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.49 : 1,457.47 = 683.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.49/1,457.47 = 683.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.49x = 1,457.47 × 683.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.49x = 996,317.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,317.53/1,056.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.04

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