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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.92, 1,429.77 and 681.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.92, 1,429.77 and 681.21 is: 940.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.92 : 1,429.77 = 681.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.92/1,429.77 = 681.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.92x = 1,429.77 × 681.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.92x = 973,973.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,973.62/1,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.21

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