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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.56, 1,422.84 and 681.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.56, 1,422.84 and 681.72 is: 941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.56 : 1,422.84 = 681.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.56/1,422.84 = 681.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.56x = 1,422.84 × 681.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.56x = 969,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,978.48/1,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.21

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