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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.51, 1,022.12 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.51, 1,022.12 and 270.74 is: 406.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.51 : 1,022.12 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.51/1,022.12 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.51x = 1,022.12 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.51x = 276,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,730.99/681.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.05

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