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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.83, 1,636.85 and 681.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.83, 1,636.85 and 681.09 is: 1,020.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.83 : 1,636.85 = 681.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.83/1,636.85 = 681.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.83x = 1,636.85 × 681.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.83x = 1,114,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,838.76/1,092.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.14

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