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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.03, 1,673.88 and 681.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.03, 1,673.88 and 681.82 is: 940.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.03 : 1,673.88 = 681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.03/1,673.88 = 681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.03x = 1,673.88 × 681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.03x = 1,141,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,293.45/1,213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.87

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