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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.09, 1,247.49 and 681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.09, 1,247.49 and 681 is: 1,018.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.09 : 1,247.49 = 681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.09/1,247.49 = 681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.09x = 1,247.49 × 681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.09x = 849,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,540.69/834.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.52

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