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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.72, 1,511.46 and 681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.72, 1,511.46 and 681 is: 939.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.72 : 1,511.46 = 681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.72/1,511.46 = 681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.72x = 1,511.46 × 681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.72x = 1,029,304.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,304.26/1,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.39

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