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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.49, 1,711.95 and 681.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.49, 1,711.95 and 681.01 is: 939.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.49 : 1,711.95 = 681.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.49/1,711.95 = 681.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.49x = 1,711.95 × 681.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.49x = 1,165,855.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,855.07/1,240.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.83

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