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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.21, 1,712.91 and 681.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.21, 1,712.91 and 681.70 is: 940.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.21 : 1,712.91 = 681.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.21/1,712.91 = 681.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.21x = 1,712.91 × 681.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.21x = 1,167,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,690.75/1,241.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.77

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