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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.99, 1,453.25 and 681.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.99, 1,453.25 and 681.05 is: 939.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.99 : 1,453.25 = 681.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.99/1,453.25 = 681.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.99x = 1,453.25 × 681.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.99x = 989,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,735.91/1,052.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.93

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