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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.67, 1,844.27 and 681.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.67, 1,844.27 and 681.08 is: 1,019.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.67 : 1,844.27 = 681.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.67/1,844.27 = 681.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.67x = 1,844.27 × 681.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.67x = 1,256,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,085.34/1,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.82

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