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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.10, 1,946.45 and 681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.10, 1,946.45 and 681.24 is: 1,022.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.10 : 1,946.45 = 681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.10/1,946.45 = 681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.10x = 1,946.45 × 681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.10x = 1,325,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,996.19/1,297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.28

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