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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.20, 1,634.72 and 681.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.20, 1,634.72 and 681.72 is: 1,020.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.20 : 1,634.72 = 681.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.20/1,634.72 = 681.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.20x = 1,634.72 × 681.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.20x = 1,114,421.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,421.32/1,092.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.35

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