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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.81, 1,520.52 and 682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.81, 1,520.52 and 682.44 is: 941.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.81 : 1,520.52 = 682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.81/1,520.52 = 682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.81x = 1,520.52 × 682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.81x = 1,037,663.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,663.67/1,101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.78

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