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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.11, 1,021.67 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.11, 1,021.67 and 270.14 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.11 : 1,021.67 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.11/1,021.67 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.11x = 1,021.67 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.11x = 275,993.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,993.93/681.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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