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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.08, 1,458.24 and 683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.08, 1,458.24 and 683.40 is: 942.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.08 : 1,458.24 = 683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.08/1,458.24 = 683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.08x = 1,458.24 × 683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.08x = 996,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,561.22/1,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.75

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