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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.56, 1,458.61 and 684.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.56, 1,458.61 and 684.65 is: 944.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.56 : 1,458.61 = 684.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.56/1,458.61 = 684.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.56x = 1,458.61 × 684.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.56x = 998,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,639.27/1,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.29

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