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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.16, 1,494.93 and 690.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.16, 1,494.93 and 690.31 is: 952.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.16 : 1,494.93 = 690.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.16/1,494.93 = 690.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.16x = 1,494.93 × 690.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.16x = 1,031,965.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,965.13/1,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.74

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