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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.70, 1,428.62 and 681.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.70, 1,428.62 and 681.64 is: 940.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.70 : 1,428.62 = 681.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.70/1,428.62 = 681.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.70x = 1,428.62 × 681.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.70x = 973,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,801.13/1,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.23

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