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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.02, 1,027.93 and 681.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.02, 1,027.93 and 681.02 is: 1,027.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.02 : 1,027.93 = 681.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.02/1,027.93 = 681.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.02x = 1,027.93 × 681.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.02x = 700,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,034.05/681.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.93

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