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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.74, 2,063.24 and 681.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.74, 2,063.24 and 681.38 is: 1,022.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.74 : 2,063.24 = 681.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.74/2,063.24 = 681.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.74x = 2,063.24 × 681.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.74x = 1,405,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,850.47/1,374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.63

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