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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.66, 1,550.67 and 681.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.66, 1,550.67 and 681.58 is: 940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.66 : 1,550.67 = 681.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.66/1,550.67 = 681.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.66x = 1,550.67 × 681.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.66x = 1,056,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,905.66/1,123.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.59

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