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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.48, 1,520.36 and 681.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.48, 1,520.36 and 681.90 is: 941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.48 : 1,520.36 = 681.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.48/1,520.36 = 681.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.48x = 1,520.36 × 681.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.48x = 1,036,730.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,730.07/1,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.22

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