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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.52, 2,047.74 and 681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.52, 2,047.74 and 681 is: 1,021.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.52 : 2,047.74 = 681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.52/2,047.74 = 681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.52x = 2,047.74 × 681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.52x = 1,394,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,510.94/1,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.98

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