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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.46, 1,484.37 and 682.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.46, 1,484.37 and 682.41 is: 941.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.46 : 1,484.37 = 682.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.46/1,484.37 = 682.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.46x = 1,484.37 × 682.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.46x = 1,012,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,948.93/1,075.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.88

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