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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.16, 1,551 and 681.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.16, 1,551 and 681.96 is: 940.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.16 : 1,551 = 681.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.16/1,551 = 681.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.16x = 1,551 × 681.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.16x = 1,057,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,719.96/1,124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.90

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