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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.56, 1,485.84 and 683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.56, 1,485.84 and 683.44 is: 943.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.56 : 1,485.84 = 683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.56/1,485.84 = 683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.56x = 1,485.84 × 683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.56x = 1,015,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,482.49/1,076.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.27

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