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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.16, 1,485.34 and 683.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.16, 1,485.34 and 683.72 is: 943.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.16 : 1,485.34 = 683.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.16/1,485.34 = 683.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.16x = 1,485.34 × 683.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.16x = 1,015,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,556.66/1,076.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.69

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