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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.35, 1,130.23 and 681.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.35, 1,130.23 and 681.06 is: 1,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.35 : 1,130.23 = 681.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.35/1,130.23 = 681.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.35x = 1,130.23 × 681.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.35x = 769,745.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,745.39/753.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.77

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