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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.53, 1,802.54 and 681.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.53, 1,802.54 and 681.78 is: 1,022.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.53 : 1,802.54 = 681.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.53/1,802.54 = 681.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.53x = 1,802.54 × 681.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.53x = 1,228,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,932.31/1,201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.81

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