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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.38, 1,551.02 and 681.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.38, 1,551.02 and 681.53 is: 940.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.38 : 1,551.02 = 681.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.38/1,551.02 = 681.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.38x = 1,551.02 × 681.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.38x = 1,057,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,055.50/1,123.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.96

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