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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.29, 1,458.62 and 683.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.29, 1,458.62 and 683.53 is: 942.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.29 : 1,458.62 = 683.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.29/1,458.62 = 683.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.29x = 1,458.62 × 683.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.29x = 997,010.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,010.53/1,057.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.99

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