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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.55, 1,458.06 and 683.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.55, 1,458.06 and 683.87 is: 942.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.55 : 1,458.06 = 683.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.55/1,458.06 = 683.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.55x = 1,458.06 × 683.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.55x = 997,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,123.49/1,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.86

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