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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.28, 1,947.81 and 681.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.28, 1,947.81 and 681.91 is: 1,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.28 : 1,947.81 = 681.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.28/1,947.81 = 681.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.28x = 1,947.81 × 681.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.28x = 1,328,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,231.12/1,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.07

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