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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.36, 1,428.32 and 681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.36, 1,428.32 and 681.84 is: 940.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.36 : 1,428.32 = 681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.36/1,428.32 = 681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.36x = 1,428.32 × 681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.36x = 973,885.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,885.71/1,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.63

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