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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.85, 1,550.49 and 681.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.85, 1,550.49 and 681.59 is: 940.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.85 : 1,550.49 = 681.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.85/1,550.49 = 681.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.85x = 1,550.49 × 681.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.85x = 1,056,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,798.48/1,123.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.34

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