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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.56, 1,752.30 and 681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.56, 1,752.30 and 681.48 is: 1,021.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.56 : 1,752.30 = 681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.56/1,752.30 = 681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.56x = 1,752.30 × 681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.56x = 1,194,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,157.40/1,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.91

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