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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.51, 1,421.85 and 681.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.51, 1,421.85 and 681.13 is: 939.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.51 : 1,421.85 = 681.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.51/1,421.85 = 681.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.51x = 1,421.85 × 681.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.51x = 968,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,464.69/1,030.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.79

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