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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.58, 1,495.58 and 684.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.58, 1,495.58 and 684.99 is: 945.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.58 : 1,495.58 = 684.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.58/1,495.58 = 684.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.58x = 1,495.58 × 684.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.58x = 1,024,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,453.92/1,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.43

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