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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.34, 1,483.89 and 682.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.34, 1,483.89 and 682.22 is: 941.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.34 : 1,483.89 = 682.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.34/1,483.89 = 682.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.34x = 1,483.89 × 682.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.34x = 1,012,340.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,340.59/1,075.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.41

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