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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.54, 1,611.86 and 684.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.54, 1,611.86 and 684.92 is: 1,026.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.54 : 1,611.86 = 684.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.54/1,611.86 = 684.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.54x = 1,611.86 × 684.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.54x = 1,103,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,995.15/1,075.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.46

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