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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.74, 1,410.27 and 681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.74, 1,410.27 and 681.28 is: 1,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.74 : 1,410.27 = 681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.74/1,410.27 = 681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.74x = 1,410.27 × 681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.74x = 960,788.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,788.75/941.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.23

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