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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.26, 1,549.69 and 681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.26, 1,549.69 and 681 is: 939.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.26 : 1,549.69 = 681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.26/1,549.69 = 681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.26x = 1,549.69 × 681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.26x = 1,055,338.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,338.89/1,123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.53

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