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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.78, 1,456.36 and 681.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.78, 1,456.36 and 681.97 is: 941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.78 : 1,456.36 = 681.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.78/1,456.36 = 681.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.78x = 1,456.36 × 681.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.78x = 993,193.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,193.83/1,054.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.61

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