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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.10, 1,598.49 and 681.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.10, 1,598.49 and 681.54 is: 1,020.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.10 : 1,598.49 = 681.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.10/1,598.49 = 681.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.10x = 1,598.49 × 681.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.10x = 1,089,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,434.87/1,067.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.93

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