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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.41, 1,370.80 and 683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.41, 1,370.80 and 683.02 is: 1,023.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.41 : 1,370.80 = 683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.41/1,370.80 = 683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.41x = 1,370.80 × 683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.41x = 936,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,283.82/914.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.92

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