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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.28, 2,001.60 and 684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.28, 2,001.60 and 684.60 is: 1,026.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.28 : 2,001.60 = 684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.28/2,001.60 = 684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.28x = 2,001.60 × 684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.28x = 1,370,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,295.36/1,334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.99

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