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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.60, 1,712.04 and 681.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.60, 1,712.04 and 681.10 is: 939.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.60 : 1,712.04 = 681.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.60/1,712.04 = 681.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.60x = 1,712.04 × 681.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.60x = 1,166,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,070.44/1,240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.92

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