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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.10, 1,427.45 and 681.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.10, 1,427.45 and 681.27 is: 939.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.10 : 1,427.45 = 681.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.10/1,427.45 = 681.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.10x = 1,427.45 × 681.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.10x = 972,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,478.86/1,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.50

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