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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.21, 1,576.50 and 681.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.21, 1,576.50 and 681.59 is: 1,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.21 : 1,576.50 = 681.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.21/1,576.50 = 681.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.21x = 1,576.50 × 681.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.21x = 1,074,526.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,526.64/1,052.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.21

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