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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.41, 1,488.21 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.41, 1,488.21 and 685.44 is: 945.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.41 : 1,488.21 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.41/1,488.21 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.41x = 1,488.21 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.41x = 1,020,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,078.66/1,078.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.91

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