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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.10, 1,244.14 and 681.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.10, 1,244.14 and 681.26 is: 940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.10 : 1,244.14 = 681.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.10/1,244.14 = 681.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.10x = 1,244.14 × 681.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.10x = 847,574.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,574.89/901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.60

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