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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.06, 1,712.74 and 681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.06, 1,712.74 and 681.52 is: 940.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.06 : 1,712.74 = 681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.06/1,712.74 = 681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.06x = 1,712.74 × 681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.06x = 1,167,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,260.58/1,241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.54

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