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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.58, 2,061.62 and 681.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.58, 2,061.62 and 681.02 is: 1,021.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.58 : 2,061.62 = 681.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.58/2,061.62 = 681.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.58x = 2,061.62 × 681.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.58x = 1,404,001.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,001.05/1,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.41

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