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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.28, 1,458.52 and 684.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.28, 1,458.52 and 684.57 is: 944.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.28 : 1,458.52 = 684.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.28/1,458.52 = 684.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.28x = 1,458.52 × 684.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.28x = 998,462.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,462.79/1,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.37

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