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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.40, 1,751.96 and 681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.40, 1,751.96 and 681.20 is: 1,021.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.40 : 1,751.96 = 681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.40/1,751.96 = 681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.40x = 1,751.96 × 681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.40x = 1,193,435.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,435.15/1,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.43

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