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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.27, 1,999.61 and 683.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.27, 1,999.61 and 683.63 is: 1,024.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.27 : 1,999.61 = 683.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.27/1,999.61 = 683.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.27x = 1,999.61 × 683.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.27x = 1,366,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,989.97/1,334.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.52

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