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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.96, 1,485.66 and 683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.96, 1,485.66 and 683.68 is: 944.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.96 : 1,485.66 = 683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.96/1,485.66 = 683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.96x = 1,485.66 × 683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.96x = 1,015,716.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,716.03/1,075.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.01

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