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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.06, 1,381.22 and 682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.06, 1,381.22 and 682.12 is: 941.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.06 : 1,381.22 = 682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.06/1,381.22 = 682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.06x = 1,381.22 × 682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.06x = 942,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,158.66/1,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.16

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