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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.02, 1,395.73 and 681.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.02, 1,395.73 and 681.18 is: 940.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.02 : 1,395.73 = 681.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.02/1,395.73 = 681.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.02x = 1,395.73 × 681.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.02x = 950,738.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,738.98/1,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.38

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