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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.83, 1,024.03 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.83, 1,024.03 and 189.11 is: 283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.83 : 1,024.03 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.83/1,024.03 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.83x = 1,024.03 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.83x = 193,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,657.50/682.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.61

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