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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.83, 1,280.06 and 681.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.83, 1,280.06 and 681.75 is: 1,020.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.83 : 1,280.06 = 681.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.83/1,280.06 = 681.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.83x = 1,280.06 × 681.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.83x = 872,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,680.91/854.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.88

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