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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.44, 2,051.22 and 683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.44, 2,051.22 and 683 is: 1,023.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.44 : 2,051.22 = 683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.44/2,051.22 = 683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.44x = 2,051.22 × 683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.44x = 1,400,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,983.26/1,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.78

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