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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.16, 1,483.50 and 682.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.16, 1,483.50 and 682.70 is: 941.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.16 : 1,483.50 = 682.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.16/1,483.50 = 682.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.16x = 1,483.50 × 682.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.16x = 1,012,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,785.45/1,075.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.99

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