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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.16, 1,512.24 and 681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.16, 1,512.24 and 681.44 is: 940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.16 : 1,512.24 = 681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.16/1,512.24 = 681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.16x = 1,512.24 × 681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.16x = 1,030,500.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,500.83/1,096.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.10

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