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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.30, 2,321.55 and 681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.30, 2,321.55 and 681 is: 1,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.30 : 2,321.55 = 681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.30/2,321.55 = 681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.30x = 2,321.55 × 681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.30x = 1,580,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,975.55/1,547.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.77

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