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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.31, 1,713.05 and 681.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.31, 1,713.05 and 681.80 is: 940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.31 : 1,713.05 = 681.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.31/1,713.05 = 681.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.31x = 1,713.05 × 681.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.31x = 1,167,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,957.49/1,241.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.91

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