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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.82, 1,490.73 and 684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.82, 1,490.73 and 684.76 is: 1,027.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.82 : 1,490.73 = 684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.82/1,490.73 = 684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.82x = 1,490.73 × 684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.82x = 1,020,792.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,792.27/993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.14

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