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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.26, 1,947.96 and 681.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.26, 1,947.96 and 681.81 is: 1,023.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.26 : 1,947.96 = 681.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.26/1,947.96 = 681.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.26x = 1,947.96 × 681.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.26x = 1,328,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,138.61/1,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.01

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