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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.63, 1,494.87 and 685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.63, 1,494.87 and 685.80 is: 946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.63 : 1,494.87 = 685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.63/1,494.87 = 685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.63x = 1,494.87 × 685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.63x = 1,025,181.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,181.85/1,083.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.06

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