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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.61, 1,484.60 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.61, 1,484.60 and 682.56 is: 942.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.61 : 1,484.60 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.61/1,484.60 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.61x = 1,484.60 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.61x = 1,013,325.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,325.16/1,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.09

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