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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.51, 1,646.66 and 681.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.51, 1,646.66 and 681.57 is: 1,022.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.51 : 1,646.66 = 681.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.51/1,646.66 = 681.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.51x = 1,646.66 × 681.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.51x = 1,122,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,315.76/1,097.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.61

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