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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.89, 1,493.61 and 684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.89, 1,493.61 and 684.08 is: 944.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.89 : 1,493.61 = 684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.89/1,493.61 = 684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.89x = 1,493.61 × 684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.89x = 1,021,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,748.73/1,081.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.41

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