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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.31, 1,484.09 and 683.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.31, 1,484.09 and 683.47 is: 943.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.31 : 1,484.09 = 683.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.31/1,484.09 = 683.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.31x = 1,484.09 × 683.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.31x = 1,014,331.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,331.99/1,075.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.29

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