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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.52, 1,280.04 and 681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.52, 1,280.04 and 681.48 is: 1,020.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.52 : 1,280.04 = 681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.52/1,280.04 = 681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.52x = 1,280.04 × 681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.52x = 872,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,321.66/854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.83

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