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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.93, 1,761.08 and 681.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.93, 1,761.08 and 681.29 is: 1,020.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.93 : 1,761.08 = 681.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.93/1,761.08 = 681.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.93x = 1,761.08 × 681.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.93x = 1,199,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,806.33/1,175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.31

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