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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.04, 2,176.80 and 681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.04, 2,176.80 and 681.12 is: 1,021.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.04 : 2,176.80 = 681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.04/2,176.80 = 681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.04x = 2,176.80 × 681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.04x = 1,482,662.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,662.02/1,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.79

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