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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.94, 1,243.69 and 681.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.94, 1,243.69 and 681.06 is: 1,025.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.94 : 1,243.69 = 681.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.94/1,243.69 = 681.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.94x = 1,243.69 × 681.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.94x = 847,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,027.51/825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.53

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