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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233, 1,701.54 and 681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233, 1,701.54 and 681 is: 939.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233 : 1,701.54 = 681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233/1,701.54 = 681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233x = 1,701.54 × 681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233x = 1,158,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,748.74/1,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.78

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