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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.83, 1,638.89 and 681.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.83, 1,638.89 and 681.25 is: 1,022.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.83 : 1,638.89 = 681.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.83/1,638.89 = 681.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.83x = 1,638.89 × 681.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.83x = 1,116,493.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,493.81/1,091.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.59

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