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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.14, 1,754.22 and 681.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.14, 1,754.22 and 681.14 is: 1,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.14 : 1,754.22 = 681.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.14/1,754.22 = 681.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.14x = 1,754.22 × 681.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.14x = 1,194,869.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,869.41/1,167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.76

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