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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.48, 1,711.89 and 681.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.48, 1,711.89 and 681.01 is: 939.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.48 : 1,711.89 = 681.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.48/1,711.89 = 681.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.48x = 1,711.89 × 681.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.48x = 1,165,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,814.21/1,240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.81

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