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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.73, 1,454.70 and 681.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.73, 1,454.70 and 681.75 is: 940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.73 : 1,454.70 = 681.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.73/1,454.70 = 681.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.73x = 1,454.70 × 681.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.73x = 991,741.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,741.73/1,054.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.28

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