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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.34, 1,944.57 and 681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.34, 1,944.57 and 681.12 is: 1,020.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.34 : 1,944.57 = 681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.34/1,944.57 = 681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.34x = 1,944.57 × 681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.34x = 1,324,485.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,485.52/1,297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.92

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