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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.68, 1,495.72 and 690.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.68, 1,495.72 and 690.63 is: 953.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.68 : 1,495.72 = 690.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.68/1,495.72 = 690.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.68x = 1,495.72 × 690.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.68x = 1,032,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,989.10/1,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.22

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