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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.73, 1,457.46 and 683.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.73, 1,457.46 and 683.75 is: 943.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.73 : 1,457.46 = 683.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.73/1,457.46 = 683.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.73x = 1,457.46 × 683.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.73x = 996,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,538.28/1,056.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.04

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