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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.65, 1,753.07 and 681.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.65, 1,753.07 and 681.93 is: 1,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.65 : 1,753.07 = 681.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.65/1,753.07 = 681.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.65x = 1,753.07 × 681.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.65x = 1,195,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,467.62/1,168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.95

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