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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.36, 1,487.64 and 685.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.36, 1,487.64 and 685.32 is: 945.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.36 : 1,487.64 = 685.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.36/1,487.64 = 685.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.36x = 1,487.64 × 685.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.36x = 1,019,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,509.44/1,078.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.43

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