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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.76, 1,483.88 and 682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.76, 1,483.88 and 682.10 is: 940.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.76 : 1,483.88 = 682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.76/1,483.88 = 682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.76x = 1,483.88 × 682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.76x = 1,012,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,154.55/1,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.87

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