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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.53, 1,374.57 and 685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.53, 1,374.57 and 685.26 is: 1,026.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.53 : 1,374.57 = 685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.53/1,374.57 = 685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.53x = 1,374.57 × 685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.53x = 941,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,937.84/917.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.60

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