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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.11, 1,403.33 and 681.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.11, 1,403.33 and 681.51 is: 940.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.11 : 1,403.33 = 681.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.11/1,403.33 = 681.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.11x = 1,403.33 × 681.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.11x = 956,383.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,383.43/1,017.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.29

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