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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.13, 1,712.77 and 681.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.13, 1,712.77 and 681.58 is: 940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.13 : 1,712.77 = 681.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.13/1,712.77 = 681.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.13x = 1,712.77 × 681.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.13x = 1,167,386.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,386.37/1,241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.59

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