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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.54, 1,412.64 and 683.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.54, 1,412.64 and 683.43 is: 1,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.54 : 1,412.64 = 683.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.54/1,412.64 = 683.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.54x = 1,412.64 × 683.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.54x = 965,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,438.73/942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.30

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