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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.54, 1,996.96 and 681.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.54, 1,996.96 and 681.90 is: 1,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.54 : 1,996.96 = 681.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.54/1,996.96 = 681.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.54x = 1,996.96 × 681.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.54x = 1,361,727.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,727.02/1,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.90

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