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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.17, 1,575.92 and 681.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.17, 1,575.92 and 681.35 is: 1,021.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.17 : 1,575.92 = 681.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.17/1,575.92 = 681.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.17x = 1,575.92 × 681.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.17x = 1,073,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,741.81/1,051.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.47

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